What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist - Metals & Alloys position at thyssenkrupp Materials Trading NA, LLC?

Transportation

Specialist

Metals

Alloys

Houston, Texas, USA

thyssenkrupp Materials Trading NA, LLC

Job-Details

Vertragsart

Vollzeit

Unbefristet

Einstiegslevel

Berufserfahrene

Home Office

Keine Angabe

Einsatzbereich

Logistik

Status

Laufende Rekrutierung, Eintrittsdatum flexibel

Veröffentlichung

03.01.2025

Stellen-ID

JR102263

Aufgaben

Job Summary

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for managing all inbound and outbound logistics activities associated with purchase and sales orders for Metals & Alloys. This includes coordinating inbound shipments with suppliers, arranging inland transportation (truck, barge, rail) to meet customer requirements, negotiating transportation quotes, managing delivery schedules, expediting cargo, overseeing inventory, ensuring customs compliance, and providing exceptional service to customers and suppliers.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Inbound and Outbound Logistics :

Coordinate inbound shipments with suppliers and monitor vessel status to ensure timely arrival of materials.

Schedule and monitor inland transportation (truck, barge, rail) ensuring adherence to customer requirements and delivery deadlines.

Import / Export Compliance :

Oversee all import / export operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Review supplier shipping documents for accuracy and completeness.

Manage customs entry processes, including ISF filings and reconciliations.

Service Provider Coordination :

Establish and maintain relationships with a network of logistics providers, including carriers, freight forwarders, and storage facilities.

Negotiate competitive rates and service agreements with transportation and logistics providers.

Inventory Management :

Manage inventory levels to align with operational needs and perform monthly reconciliations.

Identify discrepancies in inventory records and take corrective actions promptly.

Operational Efficiency :

Identify opportunities to optimize supply chain processes and reduce costs.

Implement solutions to enhance delivery accuracy, minimize delays, and improve overall logistics efficiency.

Customer and Sales Support :

Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding logistics-related inquiries and updates.

Collaborate with the sales team to resolve customer issues and strengthen supplier relationships.

Coordinate repackaging orders with warehouses to meet specific customer requirements.

Team Collaboration :

Foster a collaborative team environment by effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve logistics performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience.

Solid background in logistics, with experience in managing import / export operations.

Solid understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous products and their specific shipping and handling requirements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (O365).

Excellent time management and organization skills

Adept at working under pressure in fast-paced environments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Solid computer skills - Microsoft Office (O365)

Excellent time management and organization skills

Ability to work under pressure

Role-Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of general processes and practices related to the position

Skilled in organizational understanding of the specific department

Ability to assist, train, and mentor employees on the department's best practices

Accountable for completing work independently without requests for repeated direction

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and / or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Disclaimer

This is to notify the general public that some individuals / entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated / group companies. These individuals / entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.

TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited / withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.

TK does not :

1. Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;2. Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;3. Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;4. Send checks to job seekers; or5. Make job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.

PLEASE NOTE :

1. TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;2. TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;3. Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and4. TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals / entities.

TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https : / / jobs.thyssenkrupp.com / en to view authentic job openings at TK.

If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at tkmna.employee.care@thyssenkrupp-materials.com.

We shall not accept any liability towards the representation made in any fraudulent communication or its consequences, and such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by TK or its group companies and affiliates.

Das ist uns wichtig

Sicherheit & Gesundheit - Höchste Standards für Arbeitssicherheit sowie vielseitige Gesundheitsförderung und -vorsorge.

Altersvorsorge - Wir unterstützen Dich individuell mit verschiedenen Modellen.

Zusammenhalt - Kollegialität ist uns enorm wichtig – wir begegnen einander mit Respekt, Anerkennung und Wertschätzung.

Weiterbildung - Du entwickelst dich durch Schulungs- und Fortbildungsangebote fachlich wie persönlich.

Vergütung - Faire Arbeitsbedingungen und eine wettbewerbsfähige Vergütung als wichtige Basis.

Vielfalt - Wir fördern eine offene und tolerante Arbeitskultur.

Familie & Beruf - Familie & Beruf : Mit der Work-Life-Balance im Blick garantieren wir geregelte Arbeitzeiten.

Gestaltungsfreiheit - Ein freies Arbeitsumfeld mit einer gesunden Fehlerkultur, in dem Du neue Lösungen ausprobieren kannst

Flexibilität - Flexibilität : Wir unterstützen bspw. durch flexible Arbeitszeiten, Homeoffice-Angebote und Optionen unterschiedlicher Auszeiten.

Nachhaltigkeit - Wir handeln verantwortungsvoll und umweltbewusst.

Onboarding - Onboarding : Individuelle und persönliche Angebote zum Start in den Job.

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