Procurement Transportation Specialist

Company Description

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

Transportation

• Responsible for all shipments for BNA domestic & internationally. Works with Sales and project execution to ensure shipping is on time and in budget.
• Coordinates overseas shipments (arrange pro-forma invoices, shipping documents and provide instructions, etc.) and process Custom's paperwork.
• Handles Internal Shipments.
• Provides information about transport cost, customs duties and tariffs to other teams.
• Expedites shipments and updates the relevant stake holders about status and takes mitigation actions to avoid delays.
• Selects and manages freight forwarders.
• Cooperates and supports global transportation team and category management.
• Manages freight damages and insurance claims.
• Consults BEUMER North America Group companies for shipping and warehousing demands.

Order Expediting

• Ensuring Goods Receipts and completed orders are entered into the system.
• Confirms follow-up on orders to other BEUMER Group companies as needed.
• Guarantees Data Entry of order confirmations (ship dates, orders, etc.) are completed.
• Certifies order tracking spreadsheets are updated.
• Safeguards deliveries as requested by clients are expedited and provide updates to clients.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers across the entire supply chain.
• Maintain constant communication with suppliers to identify process, product and service improvement opportunities.
• Manages progress with the suppliers, including detailed progress reporting and visits if necessary.

Communicate with Clients and Project Managers

• Re-send order confirmations to customers with expected delivery dates.
• Answer inquiries regarding order status or delivery dates.
• Ensures deliveries as requested by clients are expedited and provide updates to clients.
• Contact Clients when an order ships.

**Will be required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by the Manager of Procurement, to meet company needs.**

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent, or other relevant combination of experience and training that meet the minimum requirements.
• Use of shipping software and preferably prior SAP experience.
• Experience in liaise with and working in a network of warehouse and distribution centers.
• Experience with international shipping including import/export regulations and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; time management skills; strong organizational skills; attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.
• Strong hands-on experience dealing with clients; professional, positive, and energetic attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products.

Commitment Required.  We are looking for a long-term commitment, the ability to set and meet goals and the willingness and ability to travel.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative intralogistics company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match, because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.