Job type: Full-Time 

Type of role: Hybrid 

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

 

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as an Exports Logistics Associate 

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

 

What You'll Do:  

As an Exports Logistics Associate, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, managing export orders from booking creation to final delivery at the port of destination]. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. This role is crucial to the success of the Global Logistics group, focusing on efficient container utilization and meeting both internal and external goals and metrics. You’ll collaborate with Export Customer Service, Freight Forwarders, Carriers, and Supply Chain Representatives to ensure timely shipment and customer satisfaction. You’ll serve as the primary contact for transportation-related tasks.

Generate and send Electronic Data Interchange to our Freight Forwarders to reserve vessel space.  Conduct transportation planning activities including capacity planning, shipment and fleet planning, carrier selection, routing, scheduling, and load building.   Receive and audit booking confirmations from Freight Forwarders. Track the movement of shipments from PGI to final delivery and manage exceptions as they arise.  Escalate unresolved issues to Logistics Supervisor when unable to immediately resolve.  Document support and audit from Freight Forwarders to ocean carriers, and submittal from freight forwarders to destination country import broker.  Communication back to Export Customer Service on any issues that will impact on our delivery as promised to our internal and external customers.  Capture additional pre- and post-shipment freight charges in TM charge management tab.  Update carrier reference numbers, master vessel carrier, and/or container numbers as needed.  Provide points of contact for Lubrizol global colleagues to streamline communication.  Participate in carrier service and issue resolution.  Participate in carrier monthly/quarterly reviews as needed.  Provide back-up coverage for other Logistic Associates. 

 

Skills That Make a Difference: 

High school diploma, GED   At least five (3) years of logistics experience in a manufacturing environment   Export order processing knowledge, such as incoterms, compliance and export documentation  Strong interpersonal and communication skills   Ability to work in a team environment   Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through   Ability to investigate, summarize, offer creative solutions, take initiative and work independent of supervision   Results orientation with a “can do” attitude   Working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office software programs -- cannot be intimidated by technology   Enthusiastic, diplomatic, and possess excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. 

 

Considered a Plus:

Degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain  SAP/ S4 HANA experience    Experience specific to production scheduling, and the transportation industry  Knowledge of International commerce and Incoterm us

 

 Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans  401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution  Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings  Health Savings Account  Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave  Flexible work environment 

 

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com! 

 

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.

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