Freight Coordinator - Hamilton, Ohio USA at thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc in Hamilton, Ohio

Job Description:

Summary:

The Freight Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the transportation and delivery of goods to international & domestic customers utilizing internal resources and external service providers. Ensures compliance with U.S. and foreign governments' regulations. Improves the effectiveness of internal processes through service delivery and communication. Represents Bilstein as a member of the domestic Logistics council.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same

• Manages and coordinates incoming and outgoing shipment of raw and finished product via all modes of transport per tk Logistics


• Tracks and traces shipments as necessary to meet required transit time and provide status updates to stakeholders


• Monitors transportation performance for Bilstein related shipments, ensuring carrier compliance with company requirements and standards.


• Provides freight rates to support new component, supplier and business acquisitions.


• Works to consolidate and control all shipping methods throughout Bilstein N/S in order to drive down cost and simplify processes


• Updates and maintains Transportation Management System (SAP) as necessary.


• Manage retention of packing slips, commercial invoices, logs and files, including all relevant support documents, for movements of materials and reconciliation of billing issues


• Analyzes, develops and implements internal and external security controls to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations. Conduct periodic export and import compliance audits and implement any necessary corrective actions


• Performs analysis as required on various aspects of the import/export process, domestic carriers, including selection, evaluation and performance management of carriers and third party logistics providers to ensure competitive cost and transit times


• Ensures accuracy of shipping documentation through periodic audit and staff training.


• Ensures proper documentation is obtained and maintained in compliance with Company standards


• Reviews and approves freight charges processed by 3 rd party freight audit /payment firm for reasonableness, accuracy, and completeness


• Performs invoice audits as necessary to ensure 3 rd party


• Files freight claims to recover loss due to transit delays and damages per receiving and quality nonconformance


• Creates country-specific export and commercial documents as necessary for outbound finished products; manages Denied Party Screening


• Provides back up to the Finished Goods Supervisor


• Establishes strong customer relationships by understanding their needs, frequently communicating progress and anticipating future requirements


• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Detailed knowledge of operational procedures regarding air, ocean, import/export business, domestic transportation


• Knowledge of state, federal, and international applicable laws and regulations i.e. DOT, customs, TSA, security, and all other import and export government agencies that regulate international trade


• Detailed knowledge and use of UPS World Ship and FedEx Power Ship


• Experience working with large ERP systems (SAP preferred) with strong understanding of Transportation Management Systems (TMS)


• Hazardous Materials, I.A.T.A., IMDG and DOT Certification preferred


• Excellent oral, written, problem solving, customer service and organizational skills


• Position requires the ability to handle the demands of multiple projects simultaneously.


• Possesses judgment to make critical, time sensitive decisions that impact contractual agreements


• Position requires the ability to travel as needed


• Highly organized with ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance


• Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.


• Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Management or Supply Chain preferred

At thyssenkrupp we have more than 100,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world - but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology.thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports.

thyssenkrupp Bilstein stands for innovation and High-Tech in suspension technology worldwide. With competence in the entire suspension system, the company supplies products across the complete damping and suspension spectrum through manufacturing facilities in Europe, America and China. Moreover, thyssenkrupp Bilstein has been a preferred partner in motorsport and automobile tuning for many years. thyssenkrupp Bilstein is an operational business unit in the area of Components Technology.

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