Temporary Logistics Specialist

Voith Paper Temporary Logistics Specialist

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for : Temporary Logistics Specialist Appleton, WI

This position is a temporary role starting around the beginning of December going until April / May. This person will be hired as an employee of a staffing agency doing this work on behalf of Voith.

Summary : The Logistics Expert ensures that goods are shipped in the most timely and efficient manner according to Voith standard processes. Duties include working with freight forwarders to select the mode of transportation; tracking shipments from pick up through delivery. The Logistic Expert communicates fulfillment status, coordinates logistics claims, and provides necessary information for customs clearance.

Responsibilities :

• To challenge, support and optimize North American logistics operations in line with Voith Paper Global Logistics Strategy; offering new ideas and solutions while challenging the status quo.
• Generate and document import and export shipping processes such as planning transportation routes and payload, selecting the mode of transportation and tracking the shipment from pick up through delivery.
• Communicate delivery status and / or issues within Supply Chain Management, Sales and Project Management.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and special needs with Project Managers.
• Organize and maintain electronic documentation supporting order fulfillment, distribution means, pricing, and contractual obligations as well as customs documentation.
• Review, send rebill request and approval of all freight invoicing.
• Generate freight bill claims, provide the required documentation and tracks reconciliation.
• Coordinate with GBS (Global Business Solutions), Order Managers, Project Managers, Buyers, Expediter regarding inbound shipments.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO / AA / VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.