Company: CenturyLink
Position: Global Logistics Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO
Description: Persons employed in the Global Logistics Manager position are responsible for International Transportation, Warehousing, Logistics, and Inventory Control Management, concentrating on global partners, which include, but are not limited to; Work Order Processing, inventory management, import/export functions, and some logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all international logistics for CTL shipments – customs clearance, duties, transportation
- Review and define export and international documents, country requirements and regulations
- Product / Commodity classification
- Establish an Export Compliance program for the company, work with Legal and Compliance
- Overall management of Orders from order entry to delivery
- Manage inventory levels for stock, VMI, and min/max on a global basis
- Provide feedback to appropriate departments on meeting customer requirements
- Effectively manage usage levels to meet customer orders and minimize company risk
- Work with other departments to ensure proper processes
- Manage relationship with third party vendors and 3PL providers globally
- Develop, improve, and monitor reporting processes
- Make recommendations to management regarding improvements in the control processes to better enable the company to be efficient, cut costs and improve cycles to customers
- Monthly reporting metrics
Skills and Qualifications:
- College degree in international business, logistics, and/or supply chain management
- Experience in International Logistics and Transportation
- Import/Export and customs experience
- International order processing and shipping experience
- Understanding of duties, taxes, VAT, GST, etc.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and solve issues
- Strong computer skills including Excel, and Microsoft Windows programs
- Capable of multitasking between multiple order notifications and vendors
- Ability to maintain accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
Preferred
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Experience with SAP/Vantive or other ERP systems
- Approachable demeanor with professional, relationship-building skills
- Flexible schedule – global time differences
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