Job Description and Qualifications
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for a Logistic Specialist to be based out of Allentown, PA or Houston, TX office.
Air Products is a world-leading Industrial Gases company having both process gas applications and gasification technology that has been in operation for over 75 years. We have multiple product lines, over 750 production facilities in over 50 countries, and serve over 30 different industries, crafting broad opportunities for growth and development. And, we are growing!
We pride ourselves on being an innovative technology company that cultivates an environment of collaboration and inclusion. We need and seek out people who are dedicated and driven to build the future. People with passion and commitment to get it right and a never-ending desire to innovate, learn, improve and supply. Sound like you?
This position is responsible for the global logistical support for all projects carried out by GEMTE. From time to time, support is provided to other groups. The position encompasses handling day to day shipment coordination, material control, providing support to the logistic lead on capital projects. In addition, sourcing of logistic services, which includes all modes of transport, warehousing, export packing, freight forwarding, and working with our global compliance teams to ensure APCI is CTPAT compliant throughout our supply chain. The Logistics Specialist is responsible for the execution of the logistics activities in accordance with the approved project Logistics Plan, Logistics Strategy, and procedures for the movement of equipment and materials from the supplier’s shipping point to the jobsite. A sense of urgency and ownership are requirements of the position.
This position is accountable for the following end results:
Implement in accordance with logistics strategy, delivering all equipment safely, in good condition, on time, on budget.
Review all approved project logistics plans, practices, work processes and strategies and secures that all work on the project is performed in line with the approved procedures, work processes, plans and strategies
Shipping coordination for all project material and equipment shipments.
Logistics expediting tasks including shipping tracing activities with contracted logistics service providers and carriers, packers, and shipping agents included in delivery process.
Ensure all activities are within compliance of government regulations.
Supervision or coordinate ship, barge, truck and/or charter aircraft loading / discharging
Routing and arrangement shipments transportation.
Traffic related proposals evaluation such as inland carriers, freight forwarders, export packers, charter shipments, ocean, air, freight rate agreements.
Actively connect with all interfacing functions within the project as well as externally in order to acquire and/or provide the accurate and complete information to secure detailed and efficient work performance.
Use the Material Control work process and associated tools
Apply Smart Plant system to lead materials from origin to final destination
Critical Competencies
¨ Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills
¨ Strong project management and planning skills
¨ Ability to communicate optimally and work with internal and external customers
¨ Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals
¨ Knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies and procurement work processes and solutions
¨ Sense of ownership and urgency
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education in a technical or business field
B.S. degree ideally in logistics, is helpful
Proven experience in international and domestic logistics
Strong knowledge of incoterms 2010, and international trade experience
Strong communication, project management, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
SAP, Microsoft office knowledge, Smart Plant Materials
Air Products is an equal opportunity employer where diversity matters.At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
Air Products thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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