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Job Summary
Job Description
SUMMARY OF ROLE
As part of a cross functionalteamthe LogisticsSpecialistwillcoordinateinbound/outbound shipments supportDrivesbusiness units with quoting and arranging spot shipmentsand strive tomaintainoptimisedtransportation costs.Specialist willbe responsible for prioritising tasks supportingexpected shippingschedulesand managing day to dayfreightactivities.
BUSINESS IMPACT
As aLogistics professional and part of theprocurement team thespecialistwill make a valuable contribution toDrivesand Nidecobjectivesapplyingbothcommercial and business acumendemonstratedby:
Significantly contributingto optimisecarriage costsforDrivesby ensuring preferred carriers are selected for use.
Providingfocused low risk and scalablelogisticalsolutionson an ad-hoc basis.
Measuring the performance of logistic activities;developing strategies to minimise risk tostakeholders.
Minimisingfreightdelays.
KEY JOBRESPONSIBILITIES:
Managefreightactivityat atactical level:
Planningmanagingand evaluatinglogistics operations.
Liaisingwith internal stakeholders suppliers logistics transportation companies.
Implement best practice logistics principlespoliciesand processes across the organisationtoimproveoperational and financial performance.
Manage actively and track daily freight exceptions while supporting internal stake-holder queries.
Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and agreed routing guide.
Monitor quality delivery times and transport costs.
Consolidate freightrelateddatathroughvarious reportsas required.
Contribute to all globalbid processes to ensure themostpreferentialcarriers are chosen for all modes of transport and for alldelivery routes both inbound and outbound.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities.
Oversee inbound and outbound transport.
Additional duties as assigned.
Relationship Management
Develop and maintain strong partnerships withall Nidec logisticsdepartments otherDrivesdepartments and externally to ensure alignment and strong performance.
Collaborate and innovate cross functionally.
People Management
This role will not have direct reports in the short or medium term.
Additional Job Details
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Qualifications
Preferred
Bachelors degreeor equivalent.
Must have exceptional communication skills verbal and written.
LOGISTICS EXPERIENCE
Previousexperiencein a Supply Chain roleacrossstock management warehouse managementlogisticsand operational efficiencyconsidered an advantage.
2-3 years oflogisticsexperiencein related positions preferred.
Experience with various modes of transportation and international freight.
Knowledge of internationalshipping regulations.
Basic knowledgeof the variouscustomsprocesses andprocedures.
Understandinganalysingandreportingon freight activity.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English
Spanish beneficial
CORE COMPETENCIES
Corecompetencies.
Must have excellent Excel skills and analytical ability.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
High adaptability and time management skills.
Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
Strong interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Collaborates
Manages Complexity
Cultivates Innovation
Customer Focus
Action Oriented
Drives Results
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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