Global Logistics Specialist - Import/Export & Cost Optimizer

Synthomer; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Company car or car allowance

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a Global Logistics Specialist in Beachwood, Ohio to coordinate US import/export activities and interface with North American sites, Logistics Service Providers and Customer Service.

You will manage bookings, document prep, and shipments, while collaborating with Supply Chain and Customer Care to ensure on-time delivery and cost control across modes. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in shipping required; SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipment activities at external distribution/transload facilities, and import / export shipments to and from ports
• Create, manage, and distribute as needed relevant international documentation, e.g. Booking Requests, Invoices, COA’s, Carrier Delivery orders and other requirements
• Communicate with Customer Care, Supply Chain planning or intercompany counterparts with respect to booking, sailing, shipment details and progress of shipments
• Identify and resolve issues in a timely fashion to ship flawlessly with respect to Synthomer commitment to customers.
• Capture and report on logistics data / costs and identify opportunities by mode, site and products to achieve cost savings
• Coordinate efforts with internal stakeholders and external service partners to facilitate expedited and air freight shipment requests and airfreight import deliveries
• Coordinate responses to requests for freight pricing from the Business/Commercial team with the Logistics Procurement team and update freight costs in internal SAP systems as needed
• Quickly identify and communicate current logistics issues, as well as, anticipate potential issues, develop sound recovery plans, ensure execution of plans & communication of status to all relevant parties
• Participate in cross-functional reviews, driving operational improvement in the supply chain.
• Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional partners; drive ongoing collaboration with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge; communicate across multiple levels of the organization
• Maintain SAP systems integrity

Job description

Synthomer is seeking a Global Logistics Specialist in Beachwood, Ohio to coordinate US import/export activities and interface with North American sites, Logistics Service Providers and Customer Service.

You will manage bookings, document prep, and shipments, while collaborating with Supply Chain and Customer Care to ensure on-time delivery and cost control across modes. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in shipping required; SAP experience a plus.