Lead Logistics ITO Specialist - Americas

Description

• Responsible for ITO-OTR handover, ensure continuous information flow and supports the R&O process and related actions as required
• Responsible for ITO reporting, KPIs and analytics
• Generate timely and competitive total landed cost logistics quotes required throughout ITO/OTR cycle.
• Develop & maintain standard RFQ specifications
• Provide contract language which protects internal financial performance
• Define logistics ITO strategy for Heavy Duty and Aero opportunities
• Engage early on key campaigns, partnering with key stakeholders to develop optimized logistics solutions
• Initiate and manage all ITO feasibility studies while providing alternate logistics solutions at offer stage
• Monitor OTR lessons learned and incorporate feedback to ITO commercial strategy as needed
• Ensure broad base understanding of INCO terms by commercial, contract, and execution teams
• Partner with Sales team to understand blueprint and operating plan, track key deals, quote/demand capacity and influence winning strategies
• Develop logistics proposals that include forecasting, market and infrastructure analysis and ensure proposed costs are accurate and competitive.
• Work with Customs to ensure import/export strategy is executable
• Follow EHS rules and warn others to follow the rules, execute mandatory EHS trainings and immediately report the incidents and near misses as required
• Cooperate with other Regional Logistics ITO Specialist, continuously optimizing the operations playbook as per the actual market dynamics
• Drive Cost & Cycle reductions via quoting/bidding process. Develop robust process for timely quoting, in-line with commercial bidding cycle(s)
• Covers additional ad-hoc quote requirements on any additional scopes
• Influence contract terms and conditions, resulting in optimized logistics solutions minimizing overall execution risk hence preventing downstream margin erosion

Requirements

• Self-starter, capable of working with minimum supervision
• Established project management skills
• Extended knowledge of the country specific governmental regulations
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Work experience in global teams
• Strong customer service mindset
• 5+ years of experience in estimating cost associated with specialized international logistics and supply chain with specific focus in heavy weight, dimensional, and complex freight
• Detailed knowledge about the different in-country logistics operations
• LEAN principles experience
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Integrated Management Systems knowledge (pref. ORACLE/OTM)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5-10 years of experience in Logistics / Supply Chain)
• Analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP applications

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance