Logistics Coordinator

Babcock & Wilcox

The Role

Overview

Consults on logistics, manages import/export shipments, budgets, compliance, and supplier negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

  • freight studies
  • supplier negotiation
  • over‑dimensional shipping
  • freight reporting
  • compliance management
  • budget management

Tasks

-Serve as a logistics consultant for various operating units and perform studies on complex logistics movements such as modularization of components. -Evaluate and initiate applications for new or revised transportation and government duty rate and classification of all materials and products to ensure application of correct duties and taxes. -Source and negotiate with transportation suppliers to ensure departmental objectives are met including lowest-cost, highest-quality and on-time delivery. -Coordinate the domestic movement of over-dimensional shipments via barge, truck, and rail to ensure safe delivery while meeting all Federal and Sate DOT regulations. -Develop, monitor, and report methods for freight expenditures, supplier performance and import/export compliance. -Prepare documents to support material movements, receipt of payment, payment authorization, and regulatory concerns. -Assure compliance with customs, export, applicable foreign trade/import laws, as well as applicable federal transport regulations. -Manage the transportation budget for assigned projects working with accounting team on Letters of Credit, financing regulations, and invoice preparation. Keep team approved of the financial aspects of transportation pertaining to each project. -Coordinate the movement of import and export shipments safely, timely, and cost effectively while meeting all international trade regulations. -Provide assistance in component design, contract/purchase quotations, estimating, purchasing, and sales negotiations by identifying and advising engineering, purchasing, and marketing of transportation capabilities and limitations.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • import/export
  • problem‑solving
  • communication
  • detail‑oriented
  • 3‑5 years

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Engineering with an emphasis in Transportation, Supply Management, or Logistics -Must be able to perform under tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment -Attention to detail and accuracy -Knowledge of US Import/Export documentation including: Shippers Letter of Instruction (SLI); AES Filings (SED); Certificates of Origin; FTA Certificates; ECCN, Proforma Invoices; Schedule B/HTS classification. -Excellent interpersonal communication skills -Strong problem-solving ability -Strong organizational skills and time management -3-5 years’ experience in the transportation or trade compliance field

The Company

About Babcock & Wilcox

-Specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacture of advanced systems for power generation, renewable energy, and industrial sectors. -Provides high-efficiency boilers, environmental control technologies, and energy storage systems. -Has a rich history in pioneering nuclear, renewable, and fossil fuel-based technologies. -Involved in projects ranging from large-scale power plants to high-performance energy systems for industrial clients. -Continues to lead the way in developing clean energy technologies for a sustainable future.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Industrial

Power Generation

Renewable Energy

Waste to Energy

Biomass Energy

Construction

Field Engineering

Boiler Manufacturing

Steam Generation

Environmental Equipment

Combustion Systems

Fuel Systems

Emissions Control

Ash Handling

Cooling Systems

Maintenance

Aftermarket Services

Parts Supply

Upgrades

Material Handling Systems

Heat Transfer Equipment

Pressure Parts

Plant Equipment Services

Plant Construction Management

Site Services

Logistics Coordinator at Babcock & Wilcox in Akron, OH