Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better - since 1896.
With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.
The Shipping Specialist will be under the direction of the Logistics Manager receives and analyzes customer release information ensuring all shipments are delivered to the customer on a timely basis
In this role, the Shipping Specialist will:
- Responsible for all L+G Shipments. Create and print pick lists (modify daily based on material available and/or customer updates). Based on daily ship schedules, coordinate the appropriate trucks for pick up based on weights, container sizes, etc. Provide daily window times to appropriate team members to highlight pick up schedule and allowable timeframes for each. Line up expedites as necessary and works with the receiving plant and expeditor to accomplish the most cost-effective method of transport. Also, responsible for all UPS and FedEx shipments
- Responsible for all L+G Billing of Production and Special-Order shipments. Create and print shippers (billable and non-billable), Bill of Lading, ASN processing. Understand and complete shipper updates, export paperwork, end of day roll up, troubleshooting, outside processing shipments, spot buy processing, and other customer specific shipping/billing/relasing details. Also, maintain contract masters, container masters, and ensure current PO's are attached to p/n's shipping. Work with Financial Shared Services to resolve invoicing issues
- Key player to ensure finished good material is available per the plan. Based on the shipping plan (additional product shipping), coordinate the appropriate Logistics to ship the excess product in the most cost-effective manner. Also, coordinate with other department personnel to prevent materials obsolescence (i.e. highlight build out qty's vs. std packs).
- Key contributor to annual physical inventory. Prepares, trains and is a lead team member
- Quote and pick-up setup and schedule of Domestic shipments,Overseas, and Air Shipments to customers, including updates premium freight log for expedites related to finished good shipments
- Works with Corporate Sales in establishing new customers contacts for Logistics and also maintains good relations with existing customers. Works with CARs to correct invoices, as necessary.
- Participates in training as required
- Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standard are maintained
- Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as Lean and OpEx
- Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function
- May, on ocassion, be required to perform duties other that those specified in this description
- To work according of the I.M.S. (Integrated Management System) which includes ISO 9K, 18K, 14K, 27K, and 22301
**Required Skills**:
- General office environment and manufacturing facility
- Personal protective equipment is required on the production floor
**Required Experience**:
- Bachelor's (preferred) or associate degree or equivalent experience
- Prefer at least 5 years of experience of performing similar tasks
- Experience with MRP systems, Freight Software, Kanban, and Lean Systems
- SAP knowledge preferred to effectively navigate system to assist with investigation of issues related to shipping, invoicing inventory and/or release issues for Sales
- Experience in dealing with customers/suppliers to ensure on time delivery, quality and cost requirements
- Experience with Logistics and Billing
- Interpersonal Skills - Team player, good oral and written communication skills
- Problem solving - Must have strong analytical skills. Must have strong self-initiation and decision-making skills
- Physical / Mental / Visual Abilities - duties of the job required periods of standing, sitting, use of hands, walking. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
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If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you.