Logistics Specialist - Freight

Logistics Specialist – Freight

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.   

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

Brief Summary

The International Logistics P2P Process Improvement Specialist will support the US International team to facilitate payment of freight invoices.  This Specialist will work with Freight Forwarders Ocean Carriers, Railroads, and Truckers to prevent delays in invoice payment as well as having the opportunity to make an impact on harmonization of processes and procedures.

This position will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day shipment/transportation activities.  If freight invoices are not maintained to appropriate balance due amounts with the various service providers our service levels drop rapidly.

In your future role as “Logistics Specialist – Freight ” you will

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate US based international freight payment process, ensuring compliance with Nouryon policies and procedures and ultimately ensure that the financial compliance program for the company is supported.
• Manage 75-100 freight invoices daily within the TMS and other sources. (18,000-24,000/year and $50 million in annual spend)
• Work with service providers to resolve invoice errors to facilitate correct and timely final payments. 
• Reconcile service providers statements of accounts to keep them aligned with our payment flows.
• Maintain constant communication with internal business partners and service providers.
• Maintain data for metrics and analytics.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Additional Information:

• Position requires to work with different global regions viz Europe, US, APAC, ME. and might have to work as per respect regional time zones. (Which may vary or as per business requirement).
• Candidates must be detail-oriented and possess strong problem-solving skills

We believe you are

• 5+ years of experience working in logistics operations.
• Experience managing and working with Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and organization skills and a strong attention to detail.
• SAP and TMS order to invoice experience strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English, other languages a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Operations Research, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, or related field from 3-year accredited college or university.

• Skills

• Ability to develop and execute operational goals.
• Strong analytical skills and abilities.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and quickly develop a solution.
• Ability to make effective decisions based on data available.

• Competencies

• Adept at using computers and other forms of technology related to his/her job.
• Keeps up to date on technological changes.
• Adapts work approach to keep pace with innovations in technology.
• Demonstrating Initiative.
• Acts on his/her own without being prompted.
• Handles problems independently.
• Able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others.
• Does more than is expected or asked.
• Prioritizing and organizing Work.
• Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives.
• Approaches work in an organized and systematic manner.
• Effectively manages tasks, information, and requests.

We offer you 

 At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly coworkers, plus benefits in addition to salary such as Medical insurance for individual and family.

Have we got your interest? 
 

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis and based in Airoli , Navi Mumbai office  

 About Nouryon

 We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

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 Contact 

 For additional information about the vacancy please contact Local HR. 

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