Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary : Provides day-to-day technical and administrative support for Inbound International shipments and activities.

What You will Do:

• Tracking and reporting on activities, costs, and expenditures for all Inbound International shipments.

• Verifying documents and checklists are accurate and complete.

• Notifying departments of shipping or receiving schedules and of any logistics problems.

• Maintaining records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.

• Destination Customs Clearance & Delivery

What You Have:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in any filed is preferred

2. Knowledge of issues, procedures, tools, and practices of importing and exporting; ability to import and export goods to and from international locations.

• Customs Regulations – understanding import/export laws, duties, and regulations requirement.

• Familiarity with various shipping documents such as invoice, packing list, bill of leading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.

• Transportation modes – understanding different modes of transportation, including ocean freight, air freight, ground transportation and rail freight and their respective advantages, cost, and limitations.

• Free Trade Area - Awareness of regional and bilateral trade agreements such as ASEAN Free trade area,ASEAN – CHINA, THAI – CHINA and their implications for import/export activities.Knowledge of Incoterms, BOI, and BOI Material Releasing Process.

• Problem Solving Abilities- capacity to identify and resolve issues related to customs clearance, shipping delays, and other challenges that may arise during import process.

3. Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.

• Participates in arranging transportation of goods.

• Ensures on time shipments; anticipates and resolves shipping problems.

• Familiarity with freight forwarding services, including distribution centers, coordinating shipments, and managing documentation for international transportations.

• Ability to optimize shipping route to minimize transit times, transportation costs, and environmental impact while efficiency and reliability.

• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with transportation, such as damages, delays, and regulatory compliance issue, to ensure the integrity and security of cargo.

4. Logistics Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies.

• Documents internal and external informative sources or propritary materials about logistics management.

• Describes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.

• Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.

• Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.

Additional Infor: Travel <3%

Posting Dates:

May 10, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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