Overview
Execute delivery and logistics activities for inbound and outbound containers (liners), ensuring on-time shipment from plants/warehouses and on-time delivery. Responsible for day-to-day SAP transactions and resolving transportation delays, equipment issues, or other challenges impacting delivery to internal or external customers.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate load and shipment processes with plant, warehouse, terminal personnel, carriers, and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery.
- Monitor open orders and deliveries proactively to identify and resolve issues early, minimizing disruptions.
- Serve as the key transactional contact for customers, third-party logistics providers, and freight forwarders.
- Follow operational escalation procedures when encountering delays, managing exceptions and emergencies effectively.
- Assist in resolving freight invoice discrepancies.
- Investigate and follow up on internal and external complaints.
- Recommend process improvements, including quality failure investigations and development of corrective actions.
- Maintain relationships across functions such as sales, supply chain planning, logistics procurement, and product management.
- Prepare and share operational and KPI reports regularly, highlighting trends and suggesting improvements.
- Meet or exceed monthly KPI metrics and objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, International Trade, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
- 2-3 years of experience in Logistics Operations, Export/Import.
- Fluent in English; Spanish and Portuguese are advantageous.
- Knowledge of SAP and transportation systems (e.g., TMS).
- Customer-focused mindset and drive for results.
- Strong, decisive personality with effective time management skills.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build relationships and work in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Flexible, adaptable, and stress-resistant.
- Responsible and engaged.