Logistics Specialist

Job Elements

• The Logistics Specialist is responsible for developing a logistics strategy to optimize product delivery to customers.
• Enhances product workflow by analysing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.
• Creates and reviews procedures for distribution and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.
• Responsible for tracking and tracing shipments and providing proof of delivery.
• Use SAP, freight system, and internet to track status of inbound/outbound shipments
• Contact the carriers and freight forwarders to solve any delays in inbound and outbound freights.
• Check and approve freight, import taxes and brokage invoices
• Develop and monitor logistics KPI`s using the system Intelligent Logistics
• Quote inbound freights when requested
• Knowledge of SAP Transport Management System (TMS).
• Develop, maintain, and report cost reduction projects reporting to the warehouse/logistics Team.
• Knowledge of the import and export procedures and regulations.
• Send customs clearance instructions and check import declarations
• Issue and control export paperwork

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience gained within a logistics/shipping role
• Knowledge of customs regulations and requirements for both import and export.
• Strong knowledge of SAP is advantageous
• Background in Hazardous materials shipping, IATA is preferrable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requires interaction with many stakeholders both internally and externally.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).