An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Associate who will work in coordination with our Supply Chain & Logistics team as well as our St Rose Warehouse. The Logistics Associate will support the Supply Chain manager in monitoring all logistics needs and act as the primary point of contact for all import-export related activities. This person will work hand in hand with our brokers, line managers, coordinators, warehouse team, and field service engineers to ensure smooth and efficient operations for all things logistics as well as being responsible for local stock inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Local Stock: Oversee local stock and place bi-weekly stock order with product centers ()PC) in the Nordics. Maintain communication with PC’s until order arrives in Warehouse. Update Min/Max list when provided new part numbers for obsolete parts, work in conjunction with Warehouse to determine plan of action for obsolete parts.
• Maintain KMI HTS database: Update HTS Database and provide needed classification to brokers and KM employees as needed.
• Coding of freight invoices: Assist Supply Chain in coding freight invoices in Exflow.
• Assist in inter-office correspondence regarding parts (Missing, returned, broken, stored): Respond to correspondence from local and inter-company colleagues inquiring about; stored items, damaged items, item adjustments, stock orders, missing invoices, returned parts, needed parts from St Rose Warehouse.
• Broker communications: Assist Supply Chain with broker needs. This includes but is not limited to Product classifications, PGA Info (FDA, EPA, etc) and any other info needed to clear a shipment through customs.  
• Establish Product Center relationships: Help further establish and nurture our relationships with product centers.
• Warehouse collaboration: Assist with inventory counts and other various warehouse tasks.
• Broker Invoice management: Assist in matching freight and duty invoices to shipping documents.  
• Supply Chain: Assist and back up Supply chain in sourcing, screening, audits and communications as needed.

Authority

• Authority to place stock orders with product centers (intercompany) and approved vendors according to KM authority matrix.
• Determine Min/Max levels for KMI warehouses together with business operations.
• Choose most appropriate freight methods for parts delivery.

Competence

• Focused attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritize.
• Communicate in a clear, precise, and structured way.
• Team player who works well with many different business functions.
• Ability to travel if needed to product centers.
• The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of logistics processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• Kongsberg Product knowledge would be a huge benefit.
• Experience in logistics, import/export and customs clearance processes in USA.

Work Location

New Orleans (St. Rose), Louisiana

What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits with an option of a high deductible plan which includes an employer contribution towards your health savings account
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture

 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 2300 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

KONGSBERG is a leading global technology group. Throughout our proud two hundred year history, we have continuously advanced, applying innovative solutions to the needs of our customers, partners and society at large. We believe diversity is our strength. By fostering an inclusive and diverse culture we nurture and ensure space for different perspectives and ideas. We work determined to mature and improve our ability to utilize our diversity and culture of differences to create positive business results.

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