What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Wurth Industry USA?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of domestic and some international shipping & logistics, including coordinating transportation of goods across global markets, ensuring compliance with international & domestic regulations, and optimizing transportation processes. The Specialist will work closely with internal teams and external partners to facilitate efficient domestic logistics operations. The objective of this role is to deliver a common, shared platform of expertise in freight/logistics methodology that provides customers with opportunities for improvement in the movement of goods and reduction in the associated costs.
This job will be based out of one of our corporate locations:
Brooklyn Park, MN
Greenwood, IN
Roanoke, VA
Sanford, FL
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and coordinate domestic &/or international shipments, including selecting appropriate transportation methods (air, sea, land, truck, rail, etc).
- Schedule and monitor shipments to ensure timeliness in all aspects of the move.
- Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and service providers to manage logistics operations.
- Ensure all shipments comply with relevant transportation laws and regulations, including HAZMAT, DOT, customs, and import/export requirements.
- Prepare and process necessary documentation, such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, arrival notices, and delivery receipts.
- Stay updated on changes in transportation regulations and the company’s trade and transportation compliance policies - adjust processes accordingly.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics partners, suppliers, and customers.
- Resolve any shipment related issues or disputes.
- Provide exceptional customer service and ensure all inquiries and concerns are addressed promptly.
- Be an active participant in an effective functional team through appropriate communication, interaction, training, cross-functional support, and enforcement of Wurth Industry policies and procedures.
- Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the enterprise.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation or logistics preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of shipping regulations, customs procedures, transportation methods and documentation requirements.
- Proficiency in logistics software and systems (e.g. ERP, TMS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- High standard of professionalism and ethics.
- Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility.
- Ability to lead through influence and make solid business-based decisions.
- Applicable conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to prioritize quickly, pivot rapidly to implement solutions, and coordinate across multiple requirements to meet timely deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills to support solid business and customer focused decision making.
- Ability to solve problems quickly, creatively, and efficiently.
- Possess a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
- Proficiency with MS Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Travel estimated up to 10%.
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