Transport Logistics Specialist

You will be part of the Production Team, responsible for delivering transport, and logistics solutions to enable the global delivery of AALTO products (Aircraft, Ground Control Station, Payload, Maintenance spares) to different temporary and permanent AALTO sites.

Your role will be to continually Improve, optimise, and control logistics processes to secure the transportation, shipping, and final delivery of AALTO products, ensuring cost and effective solutions through 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) service providers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate transport requirements through selection of most appropriate 3PL provider, on cost and lead time. Creating shipping documents as appropriate, such as Proforma Invoice, packing list and Shipping Request Form.

Be the central point of contact for all freight movements for export and imports using pre-agreed Incoterms until each AALTO Port is set up as the IOR/EOR. Consulting on a regular basis with forwarders on multiple shipments, status, and ensuring all flows correctly.

Advise on Incoterms (Terms of delivery stipulating duty and other liabilities) inquiries, communication with suppliers on transport/logistics related matters.

Work with Procurement to source forwarders, 3PL's that can deliver the right service for AALTO on time, and on cost.

Carry out Freight Forwarder performance checks, risks and opportunity management in the frame of the programme / project freight movement activities.

Work with Procurement and Accounting to ensure all purchase orders are in place relating to logistic movement and ensure all logistic movement invoices are justified and accurate.

Support the Logistic Manager in strategic projects and process improvements. Create templates, process flows and central storage of information, to enable a more uniformed and accurate documentation flow for all imports and exports.

Work with Customs and Procurement to maintain the global classification matrix to include Export ratings, HTS and USHTS classification for AALTO's inventory

Work effectively with Import & Export Customs Broker to enable Green Light approval of goods, by providing clear customs instructions to customs broker in a timely manner to enable final freight movement. Experience and Qualifications

Minimum 3 Years Of Experience In Transport And Logistics

Familiar with and able to apply HS classifications.

Knowledge of Aircraft or Space logistics / transport standards and certification requirements.

Understanding on Dual Use and Export Control classifications

Familiar with freight forwarding, shipping, air, and road transportation, including INCO Terms.

Planning and attention to detail, including intermediate or expert in Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements pertinent to production and stores environment.

IATA & IMDG qualified or able to obtain within initial period of employment.Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy