Ocean Freight Specialist in Transport Management Team

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. Join our newly established Transport Management team at Covestro Global Service Center (GSC) and become a valuable part of Team driving innovation in everything what we do! What We Offer: Coordinate & manage transportation activities, including tracking of shipments from request to delivery Manage and process transport orders (e.g. using SAP Transport Management module, Cargo Cockpit & other logistic software ensuring data accuracy and timeliness) Enter ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) and arrival alerts into the system and communicate waiting times and delays to internal customers (e.g. customer service, account managers, other entities) Supply customer service and other teams with POD (Proof of Delivery), CMR (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods), Invoice, B/L (Bill of Lading) documents and assist with Customs Clearance procedures Assist in resolving transportation issues between customer service, carrier and other business units Analyze data to identify optimization opportunities and areas for improvement Maintain accurate records of shipments, deliveries, and transportation costs Monitor carrier performance (e.g. OTD – On Time Delivery, OTIF – On Time In Full, ETA – Estimated Time Of Arrival) and compliance with service agreements Meet main stakeholders and LSP representatives on regular meetings discussing related subjects & areas for improvement Ensure correct and timely freight payment and associated extra cost management (e.g. control of invoices which do not match system-based freight and extra costs, invoice accruals) Coordinate and manage transport & warehouse cost verification processes Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the transport department Support projects within logistics operations and related entities to improve on processes (e.g. Covestro SAP S/4 HANA transition from old system) Share knowledge with new or less experienced team members and support them if needed Who You'll Work With: Externally: Carriers/Forwarders/Hauliers and other 3PLs in Germany Internally: Transport Management Teams in DE, Planning functions in DE, Sales functions in DE, Local Management in Bratislava, Supply Chain Management team in DE, Center of Excellence Team DE, Customer Service in DE The minimum salary on this position is 1750 EUR. The salary can be higher depending on the skills and experience of the candidate. What You Offer: University, bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma preferably in a field of logistics, supply chain, business administration or general middle acquired education Experience in transportation, logistics, customer service, 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) or other industry Understanding of transportation management principles, practices with ability to improve logistic processes Proficiency in MS Office (Excel), SAP TM & Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Good English skills (min. B2), both written and spoken German language skills highly welcomed! Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently Eagerness & passion to learn and grow within the transportation/logistics industry Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks/priorities At Covestro, we're contributing with innovative material solutions in almost each aspect of life and each sector of economy. Covestro is one of the leading global suppliers of high-tech polymer materials and application solutions developed nowadays. You are never more than ten meters away from a Covestro product! YOUR APPLICATION Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now! Contact Us Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.