Logistics Specialist

Overview

Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system.

Join our team and promote progress together with us!

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing transportation activities to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of materials. While primarily assigned to the Aurubis Richmond site, this role may support dispatching operations across all Aurubis locations. Key responsibilities include order processing; securing and organizing freight capacity; selecting appropriate transportation modes based on operational and loading/unloading requirements; tracking delivery deadlines;

resolving invoice discrepancies; managing customs clearance and claims; identifying inefficiencies in transport management; and supporting the development and implementation of group-wide logistics IT systems, processes, and change initiatives, with a primary focus on the Aurubis Richmond operation.

• Schedule transport to ensure on-time delivery, including order processing, provision and organization of freight space, and selection of appropriate modes of transportation.
• Track deadlines, coordinate in-house loading/unloading, and schedule transport orders accordingly.
• Process and check order confirmations according to internal and external standards.
• Monitor inbound and outbound delivery dates and secure freight space with consideration of economic factors.
• Proactively communicate delivery date changes to customers.
• Coordinate customs clearance (plausibility check, warranty, legal compliance, and audit security) and ensure compliance with dangerous goods legislation.
• Identify potentials for risk minimization in transport management.
• Check invoices that deviate from the purchase order and obtain all necessary documents for import/export processing.
• Provide active knowledge transfer to colleagues and support logistics projects and lessons learned.
• Communicate with suppliers and respective departments; implement measures to improve delivery performance and troubleshoot as needed.
• Process claims and review the performance of forwarders; support carrier feedback/audits.
• Support the Group logistics team in the design of new IT systems and processes as well as change requests.
• Establish and maintain communications between all stakeholders (internal and external); consult with authorities regarding customs clearance.
• Work with logistics, customer service, sampling, and production departments; identify, research, analyze, and resolve issues with extensive internal/external contact.
• Safety: comply with all safety regulations; identify non-compliance, propose fixes, and assist with correcting unsafe conditions.
• Continuous Improvement: support logistics improvement projects and analyze transportation processes, costs, and proposals for improvements; implement DOT requirements relevant to Aurubis processes.
• Other: collaborate with other departments to ensure lean cooperation; perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in SCM, Logistics & Transportation, or equivalent five years of experience as a Dispatcher;
  Master’s degree is a plus.
• Open to additional certification at the company’s request.
• Minimum of 5 years practical logistics experience; proven work experience as a logistics specialist, ideally in an international environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and product flows; experience with transport web platforms (Transporeon).
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials and customs clearance; familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Analytical and data reporting abilities; ability to present information to management and forwarders.
• Ability…