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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

This is a fixed-term contract position with a duration of 16 months.

Role Purpose

Perform transportation logistics activities related to supply chain services, international transportation arrangement, shipment of products, and third-party forwarder performance management. Evaluate customer support and field service commitments to ensure performance requirements are met. Be the liaison between sales and operations teams to develop concepts and coordinate product knowledge; provide data analysis for production planning and volume studies; and participate in process/rating improvement efforts. Develop negotiation strategies to create a "win-win" relationship between our company and suppliers. Help identify new suppliers.

Reporting Line

You will report to Logistics Manager, Korea/Japan & North Asia Transportation Manager.

Responsibilities

Transportation:

Be the first point of contact for transportation related opportunities, issues, escalations and inquiries, at the incumbent plants, sites and Business Units for both Domestic and International Shipments.

• Work with partners, carriers, freight forwarders, and other departments to ensure projects and shipments coordination.
• Support and orient plants, sites and Business Units on freight claims submissions, follow-up and recovery, according to regional and global freight claims management policies.

Procure:

• Coordinate spot transportation activities with functional groups, to acquire transportation services in a cost-effective manner, based on specific needs following the premium freight policy.
• Support regional and global RFQ processes, ensuring that specific plants, sites and business units requirements are being considered.

Productivity:

• Identify opportunities to reduce the total cost of Rockwell Automation's supply chain, by optimizing the shipment arrangement, selecting the most effective transportation mode (ocean/air, LTL/FTL/Parcel), carrier selection, and shipping policies.
• Manage and complete daily, weekly and monthly transportation related metrics for the plants, sites and business units, according to the regional and global standards, providing analysis for strategic improvements.

Supplier Management:

• Establish a "win-win" local relationship between our company and carriers/forwarders.
• Ensure carrier scorecard date is updated before business reviews.
• Help with carrier evaluation based on capacity, service, and cost.

The Essentials - You Will Have :

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in International Transportation or Trade and Compliance.
• Knowledge in International Transportation or Trade and Compliance.
• SAP Experience.
• Familiar or subject matter expert with importing and exporting both ocean and heavy air freight.
• Familiarity in working with a multi carrier/freight forwarder environment.

What We Offer :

Our benefits package includes,

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

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This summary outlines the primary responsibilities of the Transportation Planner role but may not include the full scope of tasks.

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to establishing a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where all employees experience trust and belonging so that they are enabled and inspired to make an impact. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.