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Global Logistics Analyst

Asahi Kasei America Inc
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Daramic where we develop and manufacture advanced lead-acid battery separators that are driving innovation in transportation and industrial applications with cars, trucks, forklifts, and golf carts as well as ESS.

Company : Daramic, LLC

Job Description : About the Role

Daramic is seeking a global logistics analyst to join its team in Charlotte, NC. This position will be responsible for overseeing the execution of Daramic's global logistics operations with a focus on international logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong background in international logistics, specifically ocean freight, and will possess the analytical ability to maximize the value created through Daramic's global logistics footprint. This will involve coordination directly with ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and regional supply chain leaders as we seek to provide cost-effective logistics solutions to meet customer needs.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to the manager of US customer service and does not supervise others.

Asahi Kasei and Daramic Values

  • Sincerity - Being sincere with everyone
  • Challenge - Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
  • Creativity - Creating new value through unity and synergy

ISO REQUIREMENTS

Daramic is ISO certified in both ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Key Accountabilities

  • Oversee the approval process for all freight invoices to ensure accurate billing practices are being followed by Daramic's ocean carriers and freight forwarders
  • Support regional supply chain leaders in the US, Europe, and Asia by providing guidance for logistics related challenges (ex. alternate routings, equipment shortages)
  • Lead the annual ocean bidding process including bid preparation, bid analysis, and contract execution / management with guidance from the VP of Procurement and the VP of Supply Chain
  • Create a set of KPIs by which ocean carriers and freight forwarders can be evaluated and held accountable to their contractual commitments.
  • Develop a reporting process that provides an improved level of visibility for in-transit shipments required for internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Provide support to the US customer service team for the customer order management processes (order entry, order acknowledgement, invoicing, arranging transportation, etc.)
  • Maintain compliance manual and perform periodic audits to ensure adherence
  • Qualifications

    Education Background :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably with a focus in business, supply chain, or a related field
  • Knowledge & Experience :

  • Must have 5 or more years of international logistics experience.
  • Must possess industry knowledge of ocean carriers and freight forwarders.
  • Must have experience developing formal processes.
  • Must be proficient with MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and have ERP system experience.
  • Key Attributes :

  • Must possess customer service orientation.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • High energy and positive attitude.
  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset for problem solving.
  • High levels of personal integrity, honesty, and clarity.
  • Culturally sensitive and able to operate effectively with colleagues in Europe and Asia.
  • Travel :

  • Must be able and willing to travel up to 10% for domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.
  • Working Environment

    General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Lighting and temperature is adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard equipment available. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount to force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

    Must be able to work with a global team, including meetings which take place outside of normal US working hours.

    About Us

    For over 85 years, Daramic, LLC has led the way in developing new and innovative technology for the lead acid battery market. With headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA- Daramic supplies high-performance polyethylene and phenolic resin battery separators to the lead acid battery industry. Daramic is wholly-owned subsidiary of Polypore International , a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. We are Creating for Tomorrow!

    Location Information

    Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties and is situated just north of the South Carolina border, within a weekend drive to the mountains and the beach. It is comprised of diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eight among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina's largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, football and soccer teams, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks and reserves for people who love the outdoors.

    Perks & Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits, effective 1st day of the month
  • Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
  • Vacation 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401K Safe Harbor Contribution Matching
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life & Disability Insurances
  • LI-TR1

    As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

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