Import/Export Analyst
TE Connectivity
- Galway
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Logistics Responsibilities:
- Point of contact for general freight queries/issues/escalations.
- Damaged delivery investigations due to freight forwarders.
- Completion and submission of Claim Request Forms.
- Setting up and maintenance of freight vendors on SAP.
- Update Carrier Tables as required on SAP..
- Freight Invoicing Responsibilities:
- Point of contact for general invoice queries or issues.
- Timely Freight invoices approval management.
- Manage freight invoice approval process in FIS on SAP.
- Coding of freight invoices to appropriate cost centres.
- Spot checking freight rates on invoices against rate card where available.
- Support inventory accuracy and cycle counting activities as required.
- Develop & improve procedures and training relating to our freight, invoicing, and shipping processes.
- Drive continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness through:
- Analysis of freight costs & expenditure.
- Analysis if miscellaneous spending & contracts for the site.
- Review of shipping practices.
- Collaborate with other departments on adhoc tasks & projects including Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Trade & Compliance, Finance and Global Logistics.
- Support Customs audits as required.
- 3 years+ experience in a manufacturing Supply Chain environment (Medical Device would be advantageous).
- Third level degree and/or APICS, IIPMM or equivalent qualification is preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma (White/Yellow/Green/Black Belt) qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Process-oriented approach to work.
- Strong working knowledge of imports and export processes.
- Excellent negotiation, planning, and analytical skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages particularly Excel.
- Good communicator, team player, proactive and strong inter personnel skills.