SUMMARY
The Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for the logistical aspects of arranging transportation between Microban warehouses in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, vendors (raw materials, packaging, finished products, documents), and customers. This position supports the management of all 3rd party warehousing for the US, Canada, and Europe and provides Supply Chain related support across functions for other Microban departments including technology and innovation (samples, labeling, DG information), customer service (transportation information, handling of customer orders), regulatory (preparing labels, ERP system updates), and supply team (purchase orders, production planning) etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Arranges transportation between 3rd Party warehouses for raw materials and finished products in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
- Responsible for processing of all intercompany orders between legal entities for internal inventory replenishment.
- Arranges for logistics of samples shipping to customers.
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) master data maintenance (checking delivery schedules, master data entry, revising, hazmat information, harmonized tariff schedule information, etc.)
- Prepares purchase orders (all steps: ERP documentation, raw & finished goods transportation, sending notifications to warehouses and vendors, checking invoices, preparing tables and data sheets for accounting).
- Checks invoices from vendors (Carriers, Toller invoicing, checking, downloading and transferring).
- ERP shipping/delivery information updates for 3rd party warehouses and US/Canada deliveries for all shipments.
- Prepares Dangerous Goods documents for domestic and international shipments of samples and commercial shipments, air shipments, ocean and over the road freight.
- Arranges transportation between vendors (raw materials, packaging, finished products, documents) and customers.
- Supports customer service for freight quotes to customers.
- Provides support to manage external 3rd party warehouse relationships, contracts, and resolution of issues.
- Supports internal auditing of 3rd party warehousing to ensure compliance to internal standards.
- Provides support to other functions, filling in for resources within supply chain, customer service, and on-site warehouse teams when needed.
- Other projects and support needs as assigned by Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree from four-year college or university and three to five years experience in logistics and supply chain position; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), AX (SAGE) basic ERP systems training required, Adobe (Acrobat Reader DC), Web browsers (Chrome, Edge) and Communication tools (Teams, Skype, etc.).
- Dangerous goods transportation certificates (IATA, IMO, IMDG, etc.) required (or ability to obtain certificates following training).
- Knowledge of international logistics terms and conditions, for example Incoterms, working with Harmonized System codes, customs documents, international Dangerous Goods regulations, international customs regulations, freight forwarding, and basics of accounting.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance:
Barr Brands/Microban is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Accommodations:
Barr Brands/Microban will engage in an interactive process with employees and job applicants to identify and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with known physical or mental disabilities, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company's operations. Employees and applicants are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the HR department.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Barr Brands/Microban values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.
This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.