Logistics Specialist III

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

• Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.
• Collaborate with associates to improve efficiency, productivity and processes. Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times and order fill rates. Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.
• Coordinates logistics activities with internal/external customers.
• Maintain and monitor international compliance within Carpenter's logistics group including all shipping and receiving operations.
• Analyze and assist international logistics manager to secure the lowest cost, most reliable mode of transportation for inbound and outbound international shipments.
• With direction from the international logistics manager, negotiate and maintain freight rates and corresponding documents for internal use.
• Secure international freight carriers as needed to support inbound and outbound shipments.
• Develop recommendations to utilize the most efficient means of delivering products based on evaluation of freight tariff rates, and operating capabilities in concurrence with delivery requirements.
• Maintain and monitor the daily international freight operations process, act as a liaison to freight service providers, assess and solve daily operational problems to insure effective service and shipping decisions.
• Complete assigned projects and provide analytical and research support to all international logistics operations. Support efforts to achieve increased levels of customer service and operational efficiency.
• Administer and monitor customer service resolution for freight claims, compliance, and invoice issues.
• Develop cost improvement ideas with associated metrics and action plans to achieve goals.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED FOR THE LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

• High School Diploma required, Four-year college degree is preferred.
• Three years' experience; at this level an individual is required to support project management, the work requires a greater degree of evaluation, creativity, and judgment and is performed under moderate supervision.
• Strong knowledge of the logistics industry and its capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with some creativity and innovative improvement evaluation skills.
• Proficient use of appropriate analytical software tools, specifically, Outlook, EXCEL charting and pivot tables, power-point, and data mining software.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures related to manufacturing, production control and inventory management.
• Ability to work in a customer driven environment, to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, to think independently, to operate a computer workstation, and to work under frequently changing priorities.
• Individuals must be detail oriented.
• Demonstrated negotiating skills and results.
• Problem solving skills and presentation skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.