Logistics Specialist ES_38

at  Solar Turbines

Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Purpose
This position is accountable for leveraging transportation management knowledge and expertise to effectively execute the delivery of turbomachinery products from various points of origin to customer locations across the world.
Dimensions
. Project Spend:
Administers execution of logistic projects with spend ranging from $100K to $2 million per project.
. Workload:
Provides administrative support for logistics projects of peers.
Manages multiple assignments with urgent deadlines.
Executes Bill-of-Lading transaction volumes in excess of 500 per year.
. Impact:
Project execution failure would significantly impact customer satisfaction.
Nature and Scope
The Logistics Specialist I role reports to the Manager, Shipping & Logistics.
The role manages all aspects of the logistics function necessary to ensure cost effective, high quality transportation, and timely delivery of material.
The actions of the incumbent are controlled by policies and procedures as well as federal regulations and international laws and regulations.

The position major functions include:

• Administration of logistics transactions for a wide range of logistics projects
• Coordination with logistics suppliers for processing of invoices
• Ensuring proper documentation for shipments
• Auditing invoices
• Participating in problem solving efforts

Key Contacts:(Internal and External)

• Business Management
• Freight Forwarders
• Business Development
• Steamship Lines
• Legal
• Export Packers
• Treasury
• Trucking Companies
• Engineering
• Government Agencies
• Sales Logistics Services Surveyors
• Finance & Accounting
• Custom Brokers
• Supply Chain
• Customer’s and End Users
• Operations
• Inspection Agencies

Challenges of the position include:
Ensuring awareness of and conformance to multiple governmental, environmental, and industrial compliance regulations.
Main Accountabilities:

Administration of transportation plans / modes for each turbomachinery project including:

• Bill of Lading creation
• Export Packer coordination
• Project Tracking
• Invoice management & administration

Qualifications:
.Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field or 2 to 3 years of related logistics experience instead of a degree.
.Some working knowledge of worldwide Logistics practices and procedures
.Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions
.Experience in continuous process improvement methodologies
.Planning and organizational skills
.Strong interpersonal / communication skills
Posting Dates:
March 21, 2024 - April 4, 2024
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