Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Production Logistics Specialist Job in Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
Full-time | Production
About the job
Leads Logistics Function in the region Engages with all Manufacturing partners and Logistics service providers for seamless movement of goods and documents
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Engages with Global Logistics , Global Customs on Columbia Sportwears Strategic objectives .
Rolls out and Implements these Goals with Finished Goods vendors and Logistics service provider in the region.
Ensures on-time cargo movement to support customer coverage.
Monitors KPI s like Documentation Accuracy, Container Utilization
Provides training on SOP, new Initiatives
Drives continuous improvement projects
Engages all stake holders when there are regulatory changes in country or if any new customer requirement violates/impacts the regulatory requirement in country.
Onboarding new Finish Goods Vendors , CFS, Third party Logistics Service providers to Columbia processes
Vendor Payments
Track and Monitor Consolidator CFS space. i.e. monitor storage levels, incoming flow, and escalate potential capacity threats
Communicate , Escalate Ocean Carrier issues that impact or risk product flow.
Partner with Global Logistics to implement solutions ahead of problems becoming severe.
Partner with teams to support product packaging selection , optimization for improved container utilization.
Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements:
University/College degree.
5+ years of related professional experience
Experience with logistics service providers or in manufacturing units doing export.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Good skills in MS office application software, including proficiency in Excel
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Engages with Global Logistics , Global Customs on Columbia Sportwears Strategic objectives .
Rolls out and Implements these Goals with Finished Goods vendors and Logistics service provider in the region.
Ensures on-time cargo movement to support customer coverage.
Monitors KPI s like Documentation Accuracy, Container Utilization
Provides training on SOP, new Initiatives
Drives continuous improvement projects
Engages all stake holders when there are regulatory changes in country or if any new customer requirement violates/impacts the regulatory requirement in country.
Onboarding new Finish Goods Vendors , CFS, Third party Logistics Service providers to Columbia processes
Vendor Payments
Track and Monitor Consolidator CFS space. i.e. monitor storage levels, incoming flow, and escalate potential capacity threats
Communicate , Escalate Ocean Carrier issues that impact or risk product flow.
Partner with Global Logistics to implement solutions ahead of problems becoming severe.
Partner with teams to support product packaging selection , optimization for improved container utilization.
Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements:
University/College degree.
5+ years of related professional experience
Experience with logistics service providers or in manufacturing units doing export.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Good skills in MS office application software, including proficiency in Excel
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.