What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist position at United Imaging - North America?
Description
Location: Houston, Texas | Classification: Full-Time
Who we are?
United Imaging is a leading global medical device developer and supplier with a diversified portfolio of advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. From our North American HQ in Houston, we are passionate about expanding our customer sales and support structure, embracing the highest quality and craftsmanship in each of our medical imaging products, and dedicated to building an outstanding organization.
Join our innovative team with the mission of developing and supplying advanced technologies and improving patient care worldwide. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Company Page: http://www.united-imaging.com/en/home/
Benefits
When joining our team, we offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, company paid basic life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, sick leave, and (11) paid holidays. Compensation decisions are based upon the candidate level of skill, qualifications, geographical location and experience, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted pay range. Additionally, the position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonus(es).
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities
Working Conditions:
Magnetic Environment Exposure
This position requires working in an environment where strong magnetic fields may be present. Employees may be exposed to powerful magnets, electromagnetic equipment, or other devices that generate magnetic fields.
Risk To Ferrous Metals In The Body
Due to the nature of the magnetic environment, employees must not wear or carry ferrous metals on their person while in the designated work area. This includes, but is not limited to, metal objects such as steel, iron, and other ferrous materials. Additionally, employees with implants, medical devices, or foreign objects containing ferrous metals within their body (e.g., certain surgical implants, pacemakers, or metal pins) may be at risk and must disclose any such conditions to their supervisor prior to starting work.
Education
Location: Houston, Texas | Classification: Full-Time
Who we are?
United Imaging is a leading global medical device developer and supplier with a diversified portfolio of advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. From our North American HQ in Houston, we are passionate about expanding our customer sales and support structure, embracing the highest quality and craftsmanship in each of our medical imaging products, and dedicated to building an outstanding organization.
Join our innovative team with the mission of developing and supplying advanced technologies and improving patient care worldwide. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Company Page: http://www.united-imaging.com/en/home/
Benefits
When joining our team, we offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, company paid basic life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, sick leave, and (11) paid holidays. Compensation decisions are based upon the candidate level of skill, qualifications, geographical location and experience, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted pay range. Additionally, the position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonus(es).
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive planning and route logistics schedules per contract due date, cargo ready date, materials lead time;
- Work with freight forwarders for international ocean/air import, export activities;
- Work with customs broker for import/ export customs clearance;
- Follow up duty drawback;
- Ensure import/export activities are properly documented required by CBP for documents retention and make sure all documents are audited/reviewed;
- Coordinate and provide instruction between oversea departments for logistics consolidation;
- Check and assure entries are compliance with Imports/Exports regulations and government agency’s requirement;
- Coordinate domestic transportation between customers, suppliers, departments and shipping company;
- Assure effective planning for cost-effective goal.
- Create invoice/PL and bill to customers, review and pay billing invoices;
- Track and monitor shipments, analyze shipments for logistics performance rating and optimization;
- Place Purchase Orders and track orders fulfillment;
- Maintain inventory database, inventory control and inventory audit;
- Assure all logistics procedures are compliance with QMS requirement.
Working Conditions:
Magnetic Environment Exposure
This position requires working in an environment where strong magnetic fields may be present. Employees may be exposed to powerful magnets, electromagnetic equipment, or other devices that generate magnetic fields.
Risk To Ferrous Metals In The Body
Due to the nature of the magnetic environment, employees must not wear or carry ferrous metals on their person while in the designated work area. This includes, but is not limited to, metal objects such as steel, iron, and other ferrous materials. Additionally, employees with implants, medical devices, or foreign objects containing ferrous metals within their body (e.g., certain surgical implants, pacemakers, or metal pins) may be at risk and must disclose any such conditions to their supervisor prior to starting work.
Education
- A college degree is required
- At least 5 years’ logistics industry experience
- At least 3 years’ experience with international shipments
- Knowledge of transportation industry regulations, Imports/Export regulations
- Ability to work with cross-functional and multi-cultural teams
- PC literate with MS office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Strong sense of urgency and due time
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with an awareness of deadlines and responsiveness.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines.
- Good communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Manufacturing experience is a plus
- Medical device background is a plus
- Bilingual (English/Chinese) is a plus