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As the Logistics Specialist EMEA at Brooks you’re responsible for day-to-day operations and related transportation activities to support EMEA logistics and distribution for Brooks products. You will manage activities that include; Distributor Purchase Order vendor exception management, EMEA shipment and document processing, export shipment processing, Distributor delivery coordination, Distributor footwear & apparel sample programs, Processing and shipping documentation. You will partner with the US Logistics, US Trade Compliance, EMEA Distribution, Finance, Footwear & Apparel operations and Brooks Subsidiary teams to support EMEA supply chain execution.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Organize international transportation including domestic inbound delivery to the EMEA/UK distribution center and other domestic locations for Brooks purchase orders
2. Perform daily shipment operations and document coordination with EMEA 3PL and other related groups
3. Organize transportation for direct shipments from Asia to EMEA Distributors and Key-Account customers, for Brooks customer orders
4. Review and approve Factory invoices for Distributor Purchase orders and release via GT Nexus
5. Manage global footwear and apparel sample programs
6. Process export shipments for third countries including coordination with internal and external parties, booking arrangements, documentation, delivery and bonded warehouse documentation follow up for orders to destinations worldwide
7. Serve as a point of contact for all Ocean- Air freight service providers related issues at EMEA Logistics department
8. Audit Carrier freight invoices and other related bills from logistics service providers
9. Represent the Logistics team on EMEA and global special projects
10. Analyze Logistics KPI reports and draw conclusions and take decision based on the data
11. Compile data and maintain benchmarking reports for performance measurements and quality management
12. Update logistics data in ERP and carrier systems to ensure information is up-to-date and accurate (including pricing and logistics costing data).
13. Maintain standard operating procedures, work manuals, vendor guides and general Logistics procedure documentation
Qualifications:
14. Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in supply chain, international studies or business), or equivalent experience in related fields (Speditions- Industrie- or Groß-und Außenhandels Kaufmann).
15. 1+ years of work experience or equivalent background in international trade, logistics and transportation.
16. Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.), required.
17. Proficiency with Infor M3 / IDM and GT Nexus are a plus but not mandatory.
18. Fluency in German and English (absolute must), other European language skills are a great plus.
19. Understanding and experience operating as an EMEA bonded warehouse, a plus.
20. Working knowledge of incoterms 2020, harmonized tariff code and international trade rules.
21. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
22. Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
23. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication, required.
24. Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company, required.
25. Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all the pieces fit together and affect one another, required.
26. Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots,” required.
27. Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help out wherever necessary, required.
28. Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.