Logistics Specialist

Davita Inc.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare logistics is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to track shipments, manage transportation logistics, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join us in enhancing patient care through efficient logistics management.

Benefits

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires 2-4 years' experience in Logistics.
• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Occasional business travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Track inbound/outbound shipments and report issues.
• Ensure delivery dates are met and manage transportation from vendors.
• Monitor carrier performance and compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aesculap Inc


Company: AESCULAP INC.
Job Posting Location: Hazelwood, Missouri, United States
Functional Area: Logistics
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Wednesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 4145

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary:

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Daily tracking of inbound/outbound shipments and communicate issues where applicable; Reports and communicates in transit issues that effect on-time delivery.
• Communicates with freight forwarders to obtain rate quotes and tracks/traces shipments.
• Ensures customer delivery dates are met.
• Assists with transportation from vendors to ensure a timely and accurate delivery.
• Works with approved carriers/forwarders to request, review and approve transportation quotes for individual domestic and international shipments.
• Provides support as assigned for internal/external client calls or emails received and manage to resolution.
• Acts as liaison between B Braun Distribution Centers and Transportation Carriers.
• Monitors carrier competitiveness and performance.
• Ensures that export processes are following company and industry standards/requirements.
• Files freight claims with Transportation Provider(s) and manages the closure of the claim.
• Identifies opportunities to improve service and reduce cost. Develops plans to pursue and present to leadership.
• Participates in cross-functional business process improvement activities as required.
• Interacts with the appointed Customs Broker as necessary and/or daily by providing information to ensure accurate and timely import entry.
• Formulates and implements transportation strategies, policies and programs.
• Measures the effectiveness of the transportation network, products, and services.
• Audits Customs Import entries, related documents, and financial records for accuracy.
• Generates reports, presentations, and perform detailed analysis for compliance monitoring as well as reports on cost information, savings, productivity, etc.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
• Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 02-04 years related experience required.
• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Occasional business travel required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand
• Frequently:Sit
• Constantly:N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally:Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Standing, Walking
• Frequently:Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Constantly:N/A

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Moderate
• Occasionally:Other
• Frequently:Warehouse environment
• Constantly:N/A

Salary Range: $67,261 - $84,076

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The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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