Global Category Specialist - Logistics - #1696770

Celeros Flow Technology, LLC For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

General Summary

The Global Category Specialist will assist with the development and accelerate the implementation of a global logistics strategy that positions the business for growth and cost competitive advantage. Reporting to the Global Category Manager – Logistics, this role will continue the deployment of a transportation and third-party warehousing & logistics (3PL) strategy to achieve business plan targets, leveraging the global transportation spend for all manufacturing sites, service centers and business offices. Additionally, the Global Category Specialist will work collaboratively with others in the business to ensure transportation and trade compliance with all regulations.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement global and regional sourcing strategies for various logistics categories and modes.
• Using subject-matter expertise, guide and assist site-located logistics specialists in managing and resolving issues with all modes of transport for both International and domestic freight movement including Customs Brokerage.
• Assist with the management of 3PL companies supporting dashboards and the transportation management system (TMS).
• Assist with the RFI/RFQ process for logistics services, helping to evaluate bids and selecting providers that align with Celeros’ strategic goals.
• Assist with carrier management by building solid business relationships with key logistics partners and suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Oversee carrier adherence to service level agreements, compliance requirements, and safety standards.
• Support and coordinate export control certificates to assure customs compliance for outbound product.
• Analyzing carrier data and dashboards to communicate market trends and pricing.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements (consolidation).
• Provide market intelligence and analysis including benchmarking and forecasting.
• Provide leadership and guidance on logistics sourcing policies, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor transportation usage and spend compliance with preferred carrier agreements.
• Build strategic partnerships with internal Celeros global stakeholders and provide logistical operational support when needed.
• Monitor country tariffs, duties and import/export changes to mitigate business disruptions and exposure while communicating changes to key stakeholders across the globe.
• Identify duty drawback opportunities and lead duty recovery efforts.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes and compliance monitoring best practices.
• Clear understanding of transportation management systems and freight audit payment tools.
• Proven ability to manage cross-border shipments in collaboration with freight forwarders and brokers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams, including a history of working with colleagues around the world.
• Experience with outsourced freight audit payment practices including invoice auditing, coding, and rate card management.
• Possess considerable knowledge of Incoterms, documentation and international customs requirements.
• Effective resource management and project management skills/capabilities.
• Experience in a team-oriented environment that is fast-paced and demanding.
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills.
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
• Works well under pressure with the ability to deliver on time.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Related experience in logistics & strategic sourcing.
• Experience with using and implementing a transportation management system across multiple sites.
• Working knowledge of import / export regulations.
• Experience working in a multi-national manufacturing company.
• Oil & Gas industry experience preferred.
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods
  
  

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.