Transport and Logistics Specialist at ABB

• Planning:Utilizing various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning and scheduling.
• Scheduling: Preparing and updating monthly logistics schedule to ensure deliveries to production locations and coordinates product delivery schedule with customers.
• Tracking: Coordinating daily activities to track location and movement of inventory finished goods and raw materials via all transport modes, and re-routes freight as needed to meet demands and minimize cost.
• Service providers: Working closely with transport service providers to assure efficient and effective execution of processes, assists in obtaining necessary transport permits and codes and prepares proper transportation paperwork and export documentation.
• Data management: Supporting the development and implementation of improved processes and systems and maintains master data.
• Safety and Integrity: Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Transport and Logistics Management diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Transport and Logistics Management.
• Experience in estimating costs, productivity hours and team structures for effective project execution.
• Excellent people and management skills to interact with customers, colleagues and contractors. Strong background in process industries projects, plus the ability to problem solve related issues timeously
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of import and export documentation requirements for shipping, as well as cross-trade risks. Must have the ability to manage customer complaints and expectations effectively.