Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century, we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Outbound Logistics employee to join our team. You are responsible for the organization of transports on all modes to customers and replenishment deliveries to our own branches abroad. You must ensure the correct documentation for these shipments and collaborate with different Stakeholder to ensure seamless communication. Additionally, you will have to take care of some after sales activities (e.g., returns).
Key Responsibilities:
- Organization and planning of transports on all modes of transport to customers as well as replenishment deliveries to our own branches abroad
- Organization and planning of our daily rail shuttle for pre-carriage in Switzerland
- Clarification of transit times and container bookings directly with the shipping company or via the nominated freight forwarder
- Creation of outbound deliveries and subsequent batch allocation in SAP
- Preparation and scheduling of delivery bills for export
- Preparation and dispatch of transport documents including dangerous goods documentation
- Transport processing for customer returns in cooperation with the Customer Service team.
- Maintaining complete documentation
- Monitoring shipping deadlines
- Transferring and recording freight costs
- Price inquiries for spot transportation from service
- Comply with all Regulatory/EHS/GMP/GDP/Security compliance procedures
- Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with internal quality and COSHH regulations, and that EHS initiatives are supported. Work, and encourage others to work, in a safe manner at all times
- Support Logistics Audit and logistics projects as per needs
Key Requirements:
- BA / BS degree in Supply Chain / Logistics preferred
- Business fluent German and English
- Min. 2+ years working experience in logistics/supply chain
- Detail oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to interface with various levels of management.
- Good understanding of global chemical industry logistics
- Hands on mentality
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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