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 deadline tracking.
• Process and check order confirmations according to internal and external standards.
• Monitor and coordinate inbound arrival and outbound delivery dates.
• Secure freight space considering economic aspects.
• Proactively manage forwarding in case of delivery date changes to the customer.
• Check and organize customs clearance (plausibility check, warranty, legal compliance, and audit security).
• Ensure compliance with dangerous goods legislation.
• Participate in the development of potentials for risk minimization in transport management.
• Check invoices that deviate from the purchase order.
• Obtain all necessary documents for import/export processing.
• Active knowledge transfer to colleagues.
• Support in logistics projects, lessons learned.
• Communicate with suppliers and respective departments.
• Implement measures to improve delivery performance (including troubleshooting).
• Process claims and review the performance of forwarders.
• Support/prepare carrier feedback/audits.
• Support of 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 together with logistics, customer service, sampling, and productions departments.
• Extensive contact with internal/external customers and forwarders to identify, research, analyze, and resolve issues.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in SCM, Logistics & Transportation, or equivalent; or 5 years of equivalent experience as a Dispatcher. Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• Open to obtaining additional certification at the company’s request.
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience in related logistics.
• Proven work experience as a logistics specialist, ideally in an international environment.
• Experience creating and presenting to various levels including relevant stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and product flows.
• Experience with transport web platforms (Transporeon).
• Strong computer skills (business systems, email, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials and good knowledge of customs clearance.
• Must be conversant in current DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Strong data analysis and statistics reporting abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and through teams at all levels of the workforce.
• Ability to present information to management and forwarder effectively.

• Understanding of chemical or metallurgical (production) processes and requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and layouts.
• Second language skills are a benefit, ideally German.

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; strategic yet tactical.
• Persuasive communicator in both positive and negative situations.
• Customer-, business-, and solution-focused leadership.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Commitment to change and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication skills with logistics teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to motivate colleagues and forwarders; decisive in solving logistical issues.
• Open to travel; ability to exchange ideas productively; promotes win-win outcomes.

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