Logistics - Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago

Gloucester, United Kingdom INVISTA Full time

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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 inventory records.

• Be the go-to person for logistics inquiries, serving as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders within the business, providing timely and reliable solutions to address their concerns.

• Foster effective communication with customers, suppliers, and transporters, ensuring prompt and cost-effective delivery of goods, while maintaining strong relationships and exceeding customer expectations.

• Track and report on critical key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, freight costs, and customer satisfaction, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance logistics performance.

• Utilize your analytical skills to analyze data, identify opportunities for enhancing logistics efficiency, and implement waste reduction initiatives, contributing to cost savings and operational excellence.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including sales, production, and finance, aligning logistics activities, and resolving any interdepartmental issues to ensure seamless operations.

• Uphold compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards, promoting a safe and secure working environment in all logistics operations.


What Will Put You Ahead

We are actively searching for proactive candidates who embody a contribution mindset, demonstrating initiative and possessing strong economic and critical thinking skills. In addition, effective communication skills are crucial, as you will need to articulate your ideas and perspectives to a diverse group of stakeholders.

As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to identify value-capturing opportunities by driving profitable decision-making across various areas such as internal and external process optimization, addressing unmet needs of counterparties, vendor selection, and determining the most suitable means of transport, among others. Your ability to think strategically and analyze economic factors will be critical in making informed and profitable decisions.

If you possess these qualities and are eager to make a substantial impact, we look forward to reviewing your application

A contribution mindset is essential, with the ability to travel when required. A bachelor’s degree and / or exposure to Supply Chain / International Logistics / International Trade Compliance / Dangerous Goods is desirable. Additional language skills and SAP ERP experience will set you apart from your peers.


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