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Position Summary :

To coordinate and execute activities necessary for domestic and international shipments of products for new-equipment projects and aftermarket / parts orders as required.

To provide logistics support for new bids by owning activities such as reviewing and providing comments on Incoterms and providing budgetary estimates.

To manage the relationships with freight forwarders and shipping companies. To inspect and monitor performance of Logistics vendors and subcontractors.

The individual in this role will become logistics subject matter expert for the organization with knowledge in areas such as Incoterms, international trade matters related to logistics and compliance with US laws and regulations with ability to understand and handle matters related to laws and regulations of other destination / origination countries.

Essential Activities (with or without reasonable accommodation ) :

Coordinate logistic activities with Project Managers and or other internal requestors while working with and directing 3rd party freight forwarders and internal plant shipping staff.

Common locations, but not limited to, Domestic USA, Middle East, Parts of Europe, and Latin America.

• Responsible for reviewing logistics requirements provided by requestors and developing a plan, soliciting competitive bids, selecting a vendor.
• Responsible for reviewing necessary documents such as packing lists and letters of credit. Responsible for developing commercial invoices, coordinate legalization as required.
• Arrange transport of materials, finished projects, and aftermarket parts to customer locations.
• Participate in selection and approval of freight forwarders and other shipping companies.
• Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the process; ensure completion with proper transfer of custody documentation stored on files.
• Develop, maintain, and audit packaging and shipping guidelines by partnering with quality representatives from Cimarron and 3rd party fabricator facilities.
• Develop freight forwarder base, negotiate pricing contracts, monitor performance, and maintain relationships to ensure company continues to receive best overall value.
• Advise proposals, project management and procurement teams on best use of Incoterms in given situations for optimization of freight cost / delivery.

Qualifications

Education and skills :

Associate degree or High School diploma.

Minimum 3-5 years logistics experience.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in supplier contract negotiation.

Other Competencies :

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit and / or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps.
• Lift to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required : close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Vision to accurately read all related distribution documents and computer monitor screens.
• Travel 10%.

Other Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be able to multitask and establish priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read engineering drawings to gather relevant details such as weights and dimensions, and parts to be shipped loose.