Jr. Logistics Specialist

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description
VWTS USA Logistics team is seeking a strong candidate for the day-to-day logistics
operations & warehousing activities for the ES Projects and Service group in Ashland, VA.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Warehouse Team, Material Planning,
Project and Services Operations Team, Global Supply Chain, along with the extended NAM
Logistics team.

This is a fast-paced job with many variables in which you will be constantly reviewing and
working with senior (internal/external) Logistics team.

Job Description

● Create shipping paperwork and arrange domestic, export and import of shipments by
various multimodal transports (Air, Ocean, Road) to/from various overseas
destinations and compliance with TDG, IATA, IMDG etc. regulations.
● Utilizes ERP system (SAP) to transacts orders, status updates, equipment movement
in real time and ensures inventories in area of responsibility are accurate and secured.
● Acts as an information source for customers, managers and employees on information
received from the field and alerts all the applicable stakeholders to developing
situations and customer related updates.

● Receives customer requests for service from customer service representatives and
various internal functions including, supply chain, commercial, engineering, technical
service, etc.
● Gathers pertinent information to ensure job success – determines type of equipment,
necessary supplies, and test equipment and on-time delivery.
● Endeavors to always maintain a positive relationship with customers while collecting
all pertinent information.
● Strives to keep a balanced inventory of equipment based on regional customer
demand and contributes ideas to simplify execution of logistics while being cost
efficient and effective.
● Ensure the consolidation process is followed and aligned with stakeholder needs.
● Provide cost estimates on request to internal end users, for movement of goods to
domestic /overseas destinations based upon use of appropriate carrier and modes of
transport (Air, Sea, Rail, and Ocean).
● Maintain logistics, export/import compliance and reporting databases and support the
accuracy of the databases on ongoing basis.
● Act as the main point of contact for internal teams, coordinate and expedite the flow
of materials between departments, manufacturing plants and suppliers.
● Run reports, interface with production, sales, purchasing and suppliers to ensure
timely customs release and schedule inbound and outbound deliveries.
● Identify and react to short lead time, rush and emergency orders to meet customer
requirements.
● Execute and/or maintain various SAP transactional records that include inventory
management (receiving, storing, picking, staging and distribution of materials), post
goods issue and RMA’s
● Train new hires.
● Comply with EHS & Quality System regulations and policies.
● This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties and/or special projects as
assigned and necessary for site operations.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

● Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in supply
chain/business, with a minimum 1 years of experience in the logistics function
• Minimum 1 years of SAP experience in the sales & distribution, planning and
shipment module
• Must have working knowledge of import/export regulations (e.g. Tariff
Classification; Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, etc.) and carrier
management

Salary: $23-$26 an hour

Desired Characteristics

● Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
● Forklift license is a plus.
● Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
● Ability to adapt / drive change across a global team in a dynamic business
environment
● Ability to work well in a fast-paced and challenging environment
● Strong result-oriented mindset
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Strong interpersonal skills
Additional information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to
all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.