What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at Knorr-Bremse?
LOCATION: Salisbury / North Carolina (US-NC), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 7983 | JOB GRADE: 12 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary/Objective
Completes a range of professional studies, analysis and concepts, in Logistics according to defined targets and processes, in an assigned area of work, an assigned team or organization unit
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Solves a range of straightforward problems related to logistics.
- Analyzes logistics patterns and implements appropriate shipping strategies based upon standard procedures and protocols
- Prepares documentation for all shipment forms NYAB using SAP transactions, whether it is a LTL or full truckload of shipments.
- Coordinate with sales, operations and shipping companies to resolve any issues.
- Assist with SAP WM cockpit, cycle counting and other warehouse type transactions when required.
- Prepare daily workload in AMS and OE areas for the warehouse associates and distribute to the stockroom for picking.
- Create and maintain documentation manual and instructions for the warehouse.
- Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department as well as throughout the NYAB SBU's
- Assures and maintains a sale and healthy working environment
- Follow any and all company policies, procedures, practices and standards of conduct as outlined by Knorr Bremse & NYAB manuals.
- Perform all steps necessary to prepare documentation for international export shipments adhering to all to government regulations as it pertains to the export functions
- Monitor and audit international direct (drop) shipments. Acts as a liaison between suppliers, NYAB buyers and NYAB sales department to ensure smooth material and paperwork flow
- Perform all steps for annual NAFTA solicitation from vendors for NYAB SBU, update product trade data in SAP
- Assist with assigning product tariff classifications, broker/forwarder correspondence, preparing NAFTA certificate. For customers, preparing certificates of origin and other FTA documentation, and various import/export operational tasks
- Initiate and submit US/Canada customs entry discrepancies, to include amending and/or removing any applicable duty charges
- Performs any additional assignments directed by management
- May require overtime and some travel
- Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
- Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
- Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
- Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
- Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SAP (PP, MM, and WM modules).
- Proficient in all Microsoft office products.
- Ability to work in a cross functional team
- Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities set forth in the job description
- Effective leadership skills in a multifunctional, demanding environment
- Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes
- Communication Skills - Comprises the ability to speak, present, write, listen and distribute information effectively and create an environment for open communication.
- Analytical Thinking - Refers to collecting, analyzing and structuring information using a wide perspective in order to identify key issues and patterns as well as to drawing conclusions.
- Teamwork- Means the ability to work with others and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
- Adaptability Flexibility - Includes the ability to build networks, work successfully in various, complex, changing and challenging environments and with diverse people.
- Customer Orientation - Is about demonstrating service and relationship-orientation toward internal and external customers, satisfying their needs and generating mutually satisfactory solutions.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
The employee will be required to perform duties on a computer terminal. The employee may be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an office work environment position.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate Degree in Business or Materials Management
- 3 – 5 Years of Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- APICS Certification Preferred
WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!
New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
