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This position is responsible for the oversight, direction and coordination of conventional and exceptional transports associated with liebherr-mining equipment newport news co(oht & components)This position is also responsible for mentoring, training, and planning & directing the work of less experienced logistics and transportation employees within the external logistics department, acting as backup to the general managerResponsibilities: leads and directs the logistics and transportation employees within the external logistics department in the following: coordinates regular and oversized transports (inbound/outbound – domestic/international- conventional/exceptional) and products (raw material, hazardous material, finished product, spare parts), taking into account the restrictions and special requirements (e.gCustoms, packaging, permits for special transports)Studies the logistics feasibility: diagnoses an initial state, builds an adapted transport offer, exchanges with management and internal relevant departments to result in a decisionSelects the optimal (efficient, economic and effective) service (standard, ltl, truck, special trailers, expedited) regarding the destination and the timeframeOversees freight movements and reports the situation when neededPrepares all documentation relevant for transport (packing list, b/l, etc…)Codes for payment transport invoices, based on quotes or existing contracts, routing instructions, fulfilled delivery times and performanceConceives and establishes follow-up tools, quality indicators (kpi’s, dashboards, reporting…) to monitor and document carriers’ performance and realized improvementsPilots, controls and follows new and existing processes in place; trains new usersCoordinates and follows-up external logistics strategy as defined by min (liebherr mining equipment co.) in coordination with lec (liebherr mining equipment colmar, sas)Organizes and conducts meetingsCoordinates and negotiates shipments with the sales, parts, and manufacturing departments, as well as with external service providersImproves the supply chain for oht & components, studies the market, compares through benchmarks, analyzes and presents the resultsMentors, trains and directs the work of less experienced logistics and transportation team membersRepresents the external logistics department as a team member of various high priority company projects/initiatives and acts as backup to the general managerThis includes the ability to effectively communicate complex logistics data to colleagues from other departments within the organizationPrepares various complex internal management reports, including board presentationsActs as backup within the department in the absence of the general managerTakes lead on special projects as assigned by managementCompetencies:
Education and experience : bachelor’s degree in logistics or similar field from a college or university; and at least five years of relevant work experience: or a combination of education and experience equivalent to at least 7 to 9 years of related experience.
Knowledge of the supply chain and its environment (regulations and logistics stakeholders).
Knowledge of the components of an off-highway truck.
Ability to comprehend and interpret, both verbal and written legal correspondence.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a team
Computing skills: ms office, internet and erp systems.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
Ability to synthetize information.
Proficiency in the english language (oral and written) is required.
Spanish or german language skills preferred but not required.
This position is working from home eligible (combination of in office and home office work).
This position will travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
A valid passport and driver’s license are required
Our offer:
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international companyWe offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? then we look forward to receiving your online applicationIf you have any questions, please contact katherine wishon at: vicki.wishon@liebherr.com.
Liebherr is an equal opportunity employerEmployment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Liebherr - one passionMany opportunitiesThe company
In line with its international growth, liebherr’s venture into the united states began in 1970Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in newport news, virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavatorsIt was later converted into liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to liebherr mining equipment newport news, coIn addition to its production facility, liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the united statesThe companies are liebherr-aerospace saline, inc., liebherr gear technology, inc., liebherr automation systems, co., and liebherr usa, co., the umbrella company for 12 product segments that are positioned across the united states. location
Liebherr mining equipment newport news co.
4100 chestnut avenue
23607 newport news, va
United states (us) contact
Katherine wishon
Vicki.wishon@liebherr.com
