Logistics - Operations Specialist

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INVISTA is a prestigious member of Koch Industries, a global leader in the industry and one of the largest privately-owned companies worldwide.

With this association, we embrace a culture of continuous transformation and Principled Entrepreneurship® that underpins our ongoing success and our commitment to maintaining a world-class level of performance and customer experience.

Within our European Distribution Team, we operate as an integrated unit, incorporating three fundamental functions: Customer Experience, Planning, and Logistics.

Our team's vision revolves around creating a distinct competitive advantage for INVISTA by providing solutions that surpass customer expectations.

We are currently seeking a highly capable and motivated Logistics Operations Specialist to join our esteemed team.

In this role, you will take charge of overseeing logistics operations across our Core Businesses, serving as a dedicated European Logistics Representative.

If you are intrigued by this opportunity, please continue reading to learn more!

What You Will Do

Export Analyst

• Showcase your accountability and negotiation skills by securing vessel or airfreight bookings that align with requested dates, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

• Apply your expertise in carrier selection, freight costs, and loading capacities to plan drayage from source warehouse to port, optimizing routes and resources to achieve cost-effective solutions.

• Immerse yourself in the world of shipping regulations and documentation, ensuring accurate and compliant preparation of required paperwork while adhering to local regulations.

• Become an invaluable internal and external resource, sharing your specialist knowledge of INVISTA EU's exporting capability, regional regulations, and internal processes to support stakeholders in making informed decisions.

• Collaborate with third-party brokers, raising customs requests and holding them accountable to meet key performance indicators, ensuring efficient and streamlined customs clearance.

• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, proactively informing them of any potential delays or cancellations to export, allowing for timely decision-making and minimizing disruptions.

Inventory management & Transportation

• Demonstrate your impeccable organization skills by ensuring timely receipting of inbounds, issuing outbounds, and accurately picking orders.

Hold third-party partners accountable for sending EDIs, streamlining communication and enhancing efficiency.

• Showcase your strategic mindset by planning outbound freight to customers and internal storage locations, utilizing various transportation modes such as rail, barge, ISO, and deep-sea vessels to optimize logistics operations.

• Take ownership of inventory accuracy at third-party locations, conducting regular reconciliations, virtual and physical counts, and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies to maintain precise inve...