Job Description

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISITICS FREIGHT FORWARDER - KATY, TEXAS OFFICE

Under the supervision of the Sales Operation Manager, the Freight Forwarder will review and process shipment transactions, including all related activities, for one or more major accounts, and to provide excellent, proactive and timely customer service. Serves as the primary contact for all parties concerning assigned account contracts. Performs all duties correctly, cost-efficiently, and according to Company standards using the regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment. This position is responsible for handling LiuGong Machinery's whole goods supply chain of heavy equipment. Accountable for inventory sourcing and supervision, global logistics, inland freight, and intermodal transport. Other responsibilities consist of import compliance regulations and law, machine pre-shipment procedures, SAP maintenance, along with vendor financial accounts and invoicing.

MUST HAVE SAP EXPERIENCE

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ocean freight and global logistics from shipment ports in China and Poland for North American stockyards.

· Supervision of Import and Export compliance documentation regarding both CBP and EPA requirements.

· Manual creation of documentation including but not limited to, Manufacturer’s Certificates of Origin, Letters of Authorization, Transport Bills of Lading, CCI Forms and Packing Lists.

· Support dealers and LGNA personnel with technical product information, pricing, and availability.

· 3PL, DOH, EPA, CBP, relationship management and compliance.

· Process Dealer CE and FL machine orders, including logistics supervision for inland delivery’s to dealers.

· Full cycle processing, machine make ready and product tracking to dealer

· Working with 3rd party logistics providers for inland freight competition

· Update internal clients and sales managers on the status of shipments

· Heavy Excel reporting to subsidiary management and HQ in China.

· Monitor Accounts Receivable and process invoices from vendors including inland carriers, customs brokerage and 3PL providers.

· Assist in providing AEM Market share data as requested by dealers and regional sales managers.

· Maintain SAP Machine Inventory Report

· Create and maintain Release Authorizations for all CE and FL Sales upon completion of the make ready procedure.

· Assist in creation and maintain SAP Data through analysis and management of production machine receiving for CE and FL pillars.

· Assist in creation and provide completed Sales Invoices for purchased machines through SAP processes to dealers and management.

· Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the machines ordered by both Key Accounts and dealers, submitting data to supervisor for master sales report by each Friday.

· Develop monthly retail-order –inventory information of dealers, collecting them from RSM by the 3rd quarter of the year.

· ACE Portal Management and Compliance

· COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

ANALYTICAL - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.

JOB KNOWLEDGE - Competent in required job skills and knowledge of heavy mechanical, electrical and hydraulic theory; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

PROBLEM SOLVING - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with complex topics. Must have ability to take initiative and work alone or take the lead when hurdles arise or when tasks require completion.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

COMMUNICATIONS - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally in a proficient manner; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

DEPENDABILITY - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALITY - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current drivers' license.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Employee is regularly required to climb, bend, squat, kneel and occasionally to smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move, requiring twisting or turning up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BACKGROUND & SKILLS

§ Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics or related field preferred, and THREE TO FIVE YEARS OF SUPPLY CHAIN ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE.

§ Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Operating Systems.

§ SAP experience.

PACKAGE

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance packages offered. LGNA pays 100% medical, dental and vision insurance for EMPLOYEE ONLY.

RETIREMENT: 401(K) plan, 100% match up to 3% match, in accordance to company policy.

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and short-term incentive

VACATION: 15 days of PTO prorated, and 15 PTO each Jan 1.

HOLIDAYS: 10 paid holidays a year, in accordance to company policy.

EQUIPMENT: Branded Clothing, Laptop, Cell Phone

Company Description

LiuGong has been selling machines in the US market for several years. In 2008 LiuGong officially opened its headquarters in Katy, Texas. Since 2014, LGNA has also been supporting Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. The North American headquarters (Located in the Houston area/ Katy TX) serves as LiuGong’s sales hub, technical support and spare parts distribution center for existing and potential dealers and customers in the region. I include our website for your review. http://www.liugongna.com