Global Transportation Coordinator - Chicago, United States - Berlin Packaging LLC

Berlin Packaging LLC

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Berlin Packaging is the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. We are a $2.6 billion-dollar company with 30+ straight years of record growth.

Don't know what makes the rigid packaging industry special? Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store.

Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see.

Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market:

automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too.

Next, combine that with an award-winning culture.

Our 1,000+ employees are high-performing - and importantly, collaborative - entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an "Anything is Possible" mindset.

We love it here. Our engagement scores are 3x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin's profitable growth.

Now you understand why since 1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 10x faster than our industry

And we're not done yet.

In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a
Global Transportation Coordinator, who will be responsible for managing global inbound freight for all North American BUs, carrier escalation, annual contract negotiation, and continuous training of global transportation standard operating procedures (SOP) to the field.

Key Accountabilities:

Act as the primary point of contact for all Global ocean freight inquiries for Berlin North American BUs and international Berlin entities.
Create SOPs for Logistic Coordinators, Supply Planners, and Account Coordinators regarding global shipments.
Responsible for managing the International Air Freight program for North American BUs.
Support Berlin National drayage program for all CY (container yard) shipments.
Coordinate freight movement internationally including scheduling, routing, customs, and final delivery.
Provide recommendations when presenting new carrier and lane analyses to BUs.
Develop and maintain relationships with partnered carriers to obtain optimum service, escalation, and negotiate cost effective freight rates.
Manage supplier performance through corrective actions and routinely communicate with current suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal team members to ensure timely and accurate shipment scheduling and delivery.
Assist in the preparation of freight analysis templates and data to review lane selection and planning of capacity.
Assist in the preparation and execution of ocean and air freight bids.
Negotiate rates and terms and conditions to maintain and/or improve service level.
Works closely with field operations to provide routing information, expedited services and recommendations to make timely deliveries of products to support customer service objectives.
Review and approve all invoices, credits, and debits as they relate to international freight charges.
Remain current on global logistics trends and developments.
Fulfills employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity, and driving profitable results.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Minimum two years of related experience in a logistics or transportation role
Knowledge of International logistics terminology and processes
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Interpersonal effectiveness
Strong project management and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills

Working Environment:

Corporate office environment

Berlin offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance (including an HSA option and telemedicine), dental, vision, life insurance, short
- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plan, employee assistance, smoking cessation program, pet insurance (new), employee discounts, employee referral bonus program, and, last but not least, flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace

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