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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an Logistics Specialist at Bosch, an individual will be focused on daily problem solving and analysis to bring continuous improvement opportunities in process and cost to greater than $100M USD North American spend. This associate will need to bring a strong drive to exceed customer expectations and communicate transparently and directly. Above all, the associate will drive the continued operational development and successful launch of internal international freight management within the Bosch global organization.

1. Lane by lane new implementation and all on-forwarding operations
2. Daily Track and Trace activities to support Summerville Warehouse
3. Process development/improvement and training
4. Account management (customer service) functions
5. Escalation point for operational issues with all inbound freight (Air/Ocean/Domestic)
6. Sea & Air Freight bid support and requirement definition
7. Monitoring Carrier performance and take actions to improve LSP issues
   • Schedule Adherence and Damages
   • Support Damage claims and corrective actions
8. Manage inbound expedites and container deliveries with local transportation company
9. Manage ongoing action items that drive improvements in the project using CIP and PDCA processes
10. Develop strong working relationships with Bosch plant transportation teams, Transport carriers and material planning groups to:
    • Clearly understand and document requirements for daily management of int’l air and sea freight (including forecasting)
    • Proactively communicate delays or other impacts to their deliveries while streamlining communications
    • Monitor and Improve On-time delivery performance and reporting KPI’s

1. Support requests and tasks assigned by management
2. Support, identify, and communicate
                     o Corrective actions
                     o Deviations
                     o Lean processes
3. After hours availability is sometimes required to support critical shipments as needed
4. Required to sit onsite at local warehouse to support day to day activities

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Business, Industrial Operations, Engineering, Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain field
• Must have at least 2+ years experience in a Transportation Logistics role involving international air and sea freight

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with project and process management
• Experience with leading and managing teams
• Continuous improvement process experience
• 8D/ 5-Why Problem Solving Experience
• Strong written & verbal communication skills: Spanish speaking a plus
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Results focused, motivated and energetic
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Experience in using transportation management systems

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. 

Salary Range:The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $90,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base compensation, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plans with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: www.myboschbenefits.com. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

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