International Transportation Specialist

International Transportation Specialist

Job Description

As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement.

You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose.

You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:


* Provide the lowest cost transportation while fully meeting planning & sourcing requirements through international shipment planning, analysis, research and utilization of Kimberly-Clark and Forwarder/Broker systems.


* Utilize transportation computer systems and reporting to analyze data and initiate plans to ensure key performance metrics are met at minimum transportation costs.


* Develop and communicate accurate information in an effective and timely manner, including information related to customer shipments, freight flows, transportation costs, order volume, carrier capability and related issues supporting daily operations.


* Maintain positive relationships with numerous internal and external customers and partners understanding their business needs and pressures as well as need to balance service and cost.


* Interpret laws, rules and regulations regarding shipping. 


* Compile information on routes, rates and services for various vendors and customers.


* Utilize Lean concepts, problem solving methods and creative thinking to identify opportunities and initiate projects to drive sustainable savings to the Enterprise and improve service levels.


* Communicate fully with superiors, subordinates and other internal and external customers and suppliers.  Communication should be informative, timely, clear and concise.


* Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected and motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.


* Develop an understanding of import and export compliance and its impact on the international supply chain including a familiarity with Customs and other government agencies requirements for importing and exporting from the United States and Canada.

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In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day.

We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact.

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