Logistics Specialist I

Parker Hannifin; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Logistics Specialist in the United States to act as a tactical interface between US operations, freight forwarders, brokers, carriers, international affiliate locations and suppliers to sustain a robust global supply chain.

The role covers routing, freight quotes, cross-border imports with Global Trade Compliance, and reporting of monthly metrics. Proficiency with SAP logistics and MS Office is expected, along with building strong 3PL relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 0-2 years’ experience in logistics, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Familiar with SAP logistics, distribution, inventory, regulatory and order processing roles.
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide routing instructions to US supply base for incoming materials under collect terms.
• Provide freight quotes to internal teams (as necessary)
• Arrange surface expedites and truckload carriage (as necessary).
• Coordinate cross-border imports from Canada and Mexico working in conjunction with Global Trade Compliance and procurement.
• Troubleshooting and daily event resolution for shipments in transit
• Provide tracking and visibility data to materials planning, sourcing and plant leadership.
• Maintain freight procure to pay cycle working with 3rd party payment contractor and contractor portal.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with 3rd party logistics partners.
• Manage freight claims (as necessary)
• Responsible for reporting monthly metrics, freight adjustments and analysis.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Global transportation knowledge

0-2 years experience in logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Logistics Specialist provides a tactical interface between US operations, freight Forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, international affiliate locations and international suppliers for the purpose of ensuring continuity in our global supply chain.

Position Summary

The Logistics Specialist provides a tactical interface between US operations, freight Forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, international affiliate locations and international suppliers for the purpose of ensuring continuity in our global supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide routing instructions to US supply base for incoming materials under collect terms.
• Provide freight quotes to internal teams (as necessary)
• Arrange surface expedites and truckload carriage (as necessary).
• Coordinate cross-border imports from Canada and Mexico working in conjunction with Global Trade Compliance and procurement.
• Troubleshooting and daily event resolution for shipments in transit
• Provide tracking and visibility data to materials planning, sourcing and plant leadership.
• Maintain freight procure to pay cycle working with 3rd party payment contractor and contractor portal.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with 3rd party logistics partners.
• Manage freight claims (as necessary)
• Responsible for reporting monthly metrics, freight adjustments and analysis.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of relevant governing regulations (US department of commerce, department of transportation, department of homeland security etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of global transportation industry including pricing, invoicing, document control and the various governing regulatory controls
• Familiar with SAP logistics, distribution, inventory, regulatory and order processing roles
• Proficient in MS office suite including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
• 0-2 years’ experience in logistics, sourcing, or supply chain

Preferred Competencies

• Expert understanding of US import and export compliance

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.