Transportation & Logistics Specialist

Vontier•Greensboro, NC

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The T&L Specialist will collaboratively work with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, and other internal stakeholders as well as carriers, freight forwarders, and other external partners to ensure consistency of supply flow. Will be part of an innovation-focused supply chain team developing and maintaining good client relationships thus delivering the very best in customer service. Will be part of a collaborative supply chain team which builds effective processes thus enhancing internal business systems. The T&L Specialist will work across GVR and Invenco businesses as well as supporting other OpCos as needed. This position is also part of the GVR North America Supply Chain / Purchasing Team. This is a hybrid position. Typically 1-2 days per week at the Greensboro, NC facility

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, logistics, supply chain or industrial engineering. Associate degree accepted with experience.
7+ years overall business experience with at least 5 years of that in Sourcing, Logistics, Indirect, Supply Chain, or Procurement role.
Continuous improvement mindset – ability to suggest and streamline processes & improvements.
Sound supply chain & customer service experience managing daily shipping delivery schedules to customers.
Proven ability to manage both tactical and strategic workload, with exceptional time management.
Experience with ERP systems and previous experience with inventory management systems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work comfortably in ambiguous situations, know how to resolve conflicts and have a proven track record of achieving analytical & project results
Ability to work well in a multicultural, cross functional environment.
Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating concepts and recommendations and gaining acceptance and commitment.
Possess well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Problem resolution skills and root cause analysis experience.
Full proficiency in use of computer tools including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Exchange for effective analysis and communication.
Good Negotiation Skills.
Customer obsessed; high-energy, positive attitude, respect for people, courageous, adaptable, quality driven.
Must be willing and able to travel domestically < 25%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of shipping out of Asia and into the USA would be a bonus.
Has worked with electronics and dangerous goods freight.

Responsibilities

Coordinate inbound international and domestic shipments with our carrier and forwarder base for GVR and Invenco, multiple facilities.
Responsible for last mile logistics to prevent stock-outs including air freight coordination to destination, container coordination, expedited documents through U.S. Customs.
To review and approve freight invoices based on agreed contracted rates across freight, warehousing, customs and handling charges. (Invenco & Other VNT Opcos as assigned)
To be responsible for presenting complete & correct shipping documents to customers & brokers to ensure on-time processing & clearance of orders.
To ensure weekly shipping schedules are provided to customers and the business on status of Invenco open orders.
To analyze the logistics costs to better utilize the resources at the various branches to ensure we are deploying logistics in the local market.
Support duty drawback program.
To organize the logistics of all Finished Goods & Accessories in a timely manner and as per the customer’s order requirements.
To ensure shipping documents issued to freight forwarders are complete and accurate.
To work with 3PL and freight providers to assist with import customs clearance, commercial paperwork, and ensure maximum DIFOT achieved.
To keep a track of all changes to freight rates, policies and shipping processes especially exporting to the USA and update internal processes to accommodate these changes.
Responsible for last mile logistics to prevent stock-outs including air freight coordination to destination, container coordination, expedited documents through U.S. Customs, Customs inquiries.
Coordinate GVR freight, hot shots, domestic freight into both Greensboro locations 7300/311.
Spot quoting domestic and international requests.
Coordinate Invenco/3PL/311-Invenco shipments.
Assist freight forwarders with shipment movement including clearance of Inbound Ocean and Air Shipments.
Tactical communication with external customers – carriers, vendors, suppliers.
Drive to reduce/eliminate Freight Damage and streamline Customer Delivery Experience.
Track savings projects as needed.
Willingness to continue professional development, specific to VBS tools.

Benefits

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid vacation, paid holidays (including floating holidays), and paid sick leave.

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