We are on the lookout for an energetic Logistics Specialist to join our incredible team at Steris in Mentor, OH.
Growing your career as a Full Time Logistics Specialist is a great opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, critical thinking and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Logistics Specialist at Steris today!
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary This position is responsible for coordination of freight movement, quotations and basic documentation as required to move cargo domestically and across international borders. This position also resolves day to day transportation issues as they may arise. The Logistics Specialist is basically the "Customer Service" to both STERIS internal and external Customers as it relates to transportation worldwide.
What You Will Do • Providing transportation quotations (domestic and international). This includes air, ocean and truck, regardless of urgency (e.g. expedites) and size and weight of shipment(s).
• Providing quotation for storage of goods through STERIS' preferred carriers (short and long term storage).
• Obtain carrier Proof of Delivery documentation for quarter end activity and as requested daily.
• Tracking & Tracing of international & domestic shipments.
• Obtain quotations from Freight Carriers when required.
• Book shipments with the appropriate carrier and prepare necessary paperwork as it relates to returns (including trade in's, shipments to charitable organizations and call tag) and vendor drop shipments and update Oracle with the correct shipment information.
• Troubleshooting related to transportation and delivery of goods to or from STERIS or STERIS supplier/vendor facility.
• Arrange pickups and destruction of hazardous materials upon request.
• Book truck loads and expedites upon request based on the parameters set in the STERIS Routing Guide.
• Recordkeeping where required
• Assist the Logistics Management in the evaluation of STERIS Domestic & International Transportation suppliers.
• Work at the direction of the Logistics Supervisor in the coordination of shipments to Customers
• Complete special projects as it relates to the above duties or assigned by STERIS.
What Will Help You Be Successful • High School diploma or equivalent
• At least four (4) years prior experience in a domestic and/or International Transportation function.
• Knowledge/certification in hazardous material international/domestic transportation is preferred.
• Experience classifying items with the proper NMFC number and freight class.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Microsoft Teams as well as have a typing skill set of at least 40 WPM.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Demonstrated excellent decision making, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and be a team player.
• Previous experience in a Customer Service function is preferred.
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What We Offer You The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn't be where it is today without our incredible people. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans. Join us and help write our next chapter.
STERIS is a leading provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 16,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.
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