Logistics Specialist

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Job Title:
Logistics Specialist
Location:
Davidson, NC
About Us:

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.
Job Overview:

This position provides comprehensive knowledge in logistics and effectively support international import and export shipments. Core functions include, but are not limited to; International Logistics Management including implementing corporate strategies for Application of transportation provider selection and performance management, export documentation and compliance and letters of credit.
This role will work within a team environment and be responsible for coordinating the daily flow of export and import goods to and from Ingersoll Rand’s distribution and manufacturing locations. The role will assist with controlling transportation expenses through ensuring proper handling and routing of Ingersoll Rand products. Responsibilities include visibility reporting, freight invoice validation, invoice resolution, loading planning, order/booking management and implementing value-added export/import logistics initiatives.
This position provides value to the organization by eliminating commercial risks to ensure revenue recognition occurs within a forecasted month while also meeting multiple deadlines and requirements of the customer, factory, and credit department.
Responsibilities:

• Ensure all international export shipments are exported/imported with the appropriate mode of shipment and proper carrier according to corporate approved providers.
• Monitor shipment details provided by 3PL service providers to insure on time delivery.
  
  
• Responsible for adherence to all transportation related compliance requirements.
  
• Provide guidance to 3PL service providers regarding SOP contents and ensure compliance.
  
• Understanding of Incoterms 2020. Ensure all export shipments ship using the appropriate mode of shipment and correct documentation filed with forwarders, steamship lines and that the electronic export information is filed with the bureau of census as required for export compliance.
  
• Manage ASN1-ASN2 (Advanced Shipping Notice 1 and 2) processes to meet revenue recognition and in-transit requirements for export shipments, including managing transportation providers.
  
• Work with factories, distribution centers and external shipping and transportation providers to resolve problems in these processes that would impact customer delivery or revenue recognition.
  
• Ensure that internal letter of credit guidelines are met while working with deadlines and requirements from the credit manager, factory and letter of credit expiry dates.
  
• Manage transportation providers for performance issues and rate negotiations and partner with transportation providers to find solutions for unique customer requirements.
  
• Resolve all vendor non-compliance issues with appropriate stakeholders
  
• Analyze logistics data to provide year over year process improvements and meet productivity goals
  
• Manage for Daily Improvement (MDI) by completing daily pareto of misses and actively lead problem solving, Opex execution.
  
• Support Freight Forwarder, NVOCC, and Direct Ocean Carrier Management.
  
• Interface with Freight Forwarders, NVOCC and direct ocean carriers to ensure their service and performance levels are meeting service requirements.
  
• Assist with the negotiation process for NVOCC and direct ocean carriers related services to include spot rate requests and new lane analysis.
  
• Coordinate transportation from Port to DC or Manufacturing site.
  
• Interface with 3PL, NVOCC, direct ocean carriers and preferred transportation service providers to ensure timely shipment releases, container pick up from ports to the Ingersoll Rand receiving location.
  
• Responsible for Import Logistics Analysis and Reporting.
  
• Analyze and produce tactical and strategic plans that drive improved execution and further support Logistics initiatives.
  
• Make recommendations on ways to improve efficiencies and drive continuous process improvement.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Logistics or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related logistics experience.
  
• Understanding of Incoterms 2020 and international trade regulations.
  
• Strong proficiency in Oracle and/or SAP (or similar).
  
• Understanding of Lean concepts, OPEX execution.
  

Core Competencies:

Business Acumen:
Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
Customer Focus:
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Decision Quality:
Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
Drive for Results:
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Planning:
Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
Problem Solving:
Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
Process Management:
Ability to develop the processes necessary to execute effectively; knows how to organize people and activities; understand show to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t see opportunities them; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:

Onsite (one floating remote day per week)
What We Offer:

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership – taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.
To Apply:

Please apply via our website https://ir-jobs.dzconnex.com/ by October 20th in order to be considered for this position.