Logistics Specialist

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Logistics Specialist

Date: May 21, 2024

Company: AkzoNobel

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Management Engineering, or graduate of Logistics departments.
• Min 3-5 years’ experience in Logistics functions or industry including import/export operations; chemical industry, experience is an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience using SAP, especially within the Warehouse Management (WM) module
• Strong execution skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure to deliver quality results within standards and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail and advanced skill in designing reports and dashboards.
• Strong skills in Excel, including Macro.
• Results oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
• 5S and Kaizen Knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Completed military service for male candidates.
• Living in or willing to relocate to Gebze, İstanbul Asian Side or İzmit.

Job Description

• Collect, select, structure, combine and interpret data on logistics elements, such as warehousing, strategic distribution/ transportation and import/export operations.
• Produce reports to monitor performance and to support decision making.
• Conduct transactional activities in SAP.
• Analyze logistics processes / integration defects and production requests / issues. Identify shortcomings and recommend alternatives.
• Conduct research and carry components for assigned projects; Define, plan, manage and co-ordinate assigned projects and ensure execution and delivery. These include Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to decrease costs and increase efficiency.
• Develop, maintain, monitor and improve Logistics KPI’s.
• Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.
• Advice stakeholders on best practices and processes to ensure cross-business synergies.
• Prepare business flows diagrams on various logistic activities flows.
• Responsible for coordinating logistic service providers including Import and Export operations.
• Responsible for representing Logistics to other departments, including IT, for all Logistics system related activities, specifically, but not exclusively, SAP.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.