Kalmar USA, Inc.
Logistics Specialist
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance effective on the first day of employment. Company paid Short & Long-Term disability and Life Insurance.
Kalmar keeps global trade moving. Our innovative solutions contribute to every fourth container movement in the world and help transform the future of cargo handling. We believe in collaboration, delivering on our promises and that people make the difference.
Making your next move count
Responsible for coordinating freight shipments, domestic and export, for finished goods, components and materials for customers, external and internal, meeting customer expectations as needed to meet Kalmar Business requirements.
Key Accountabilities:
- Coordinates with Front Line Units, Sales and Marketing to meet Customer Delivery Dates.
- Coordinates with Transportation Carriers, Freight Forwarders, on-site Transportation provider and 3rd Party Logistics providers to meet local Transportation and Kalmar Business requirements.
- Proficient utilization of Kalmar Transportation Management System to ensure Kalmar Transportation requirements are met and Kalmar TMS is properly updated.
- Train and ensure Transportation providers understand and properly use Kalmar Transportation Management System.
- Review and support Sales Support Managers in preparation of Letter of Credits and other export control related matters. Carry out transportation and export related procedures and prepare and deliver needed documentation according to contract, Letter of Credit, company instructions, etc. for authorities, banks, customers and other relevant parties. Act as contact point and user for selected banks’ systems for Letter of Credit management. Prepare needed credit notes for commissions, refunds, etc. into the system according to Business Line/Sales Managers instructions as related to component shipments for internal customers (i.e. MAU locations).
- Maintain activities to meet business needs based on customer specifications, or related information to determine support requirements, working with Indirect Procurement to ensure efficient and cost effective Transportation services are performed in the Kalmar Transportation Management System.
- Provide coaching, direct the work and training within your own responsibility area. Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders. Perform other activities and / or projects as assigned.
- Strictly maintain and follow all trade compliance and Foreign Trade Zone laws as set forth by the US Governmental Agencies.
- Keep informed with legislation changes impacting foreign trade zones and communicate risk /changes to management. Implement internal cost saving performance metrics for management review
What you’ll need to succeed:
Education:
- University Degree in Business or Transportation /Logistics or relevant experience
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a company delivering similar equipment, working with Letter of credit, export control can solve complex problems and is able to support others and develop processes and ways of working.
Competencies:
- Commercial or Technical Advanced skills and knowledge
- Works independently to complete given tasks and activities
- Trade Finance operations
- Incoterms and other transportation legislation knowledge
- Local rules and legislation
- Banking procedures
- Transportation
- Documentation skills
- Accountability and responsibility
- Excellent communication skills
You will be part of:
We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference. We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge. We succeed because we do it together.
With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.
Interested to join?
Please submit your resume/CV today to be considered!
Kalmar is part of Cargotec
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to the heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec’s (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2020 totaled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,000 people. www.cargotec.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, KS 66067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
