Global Logistics Specialist

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.  

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

Summary of the Role:

The Global Logistics Specialist for Freight Pricing and Logistics Digitization will lead the definition, implementation, governance and continuous improvement of all processes and technology in her/his functional area across regions and business units for LZ globally. This role will be a visible, leading and supporting partner for the Logistics Operations & Procurement and Supply Chain end user community, ensuring alignment with strategic direction.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:  

Processes: 

• As owner, responsible for defining all processes in her/his area of responsibility, i.e. policy/process description, including: purpose, scope, deliverables, performance measurement, RASCI. 
• Liaise with internal and external partners (research and advisory companies, Berkshire affiliates) to ensure best-in-class process design and implementation.

Technology: 

• Drive maximum adoption of SAP (S4 and ECC) and 3PL technologies. Where needed, work with IT to scout the market for new technology and applications supporting the assigned processes, approve
• functional specifications, support IT with selection and implementation. 
• Alternatively work with LZ/COE internal resources to build technology/tools in house. Standardizing technology, tools and reports for Logistics across all LZ GBU’s.

Governance:

• Stakeholder Management: actively engage in conversations with key stakeholders to align direction and priorities in the are of freight pricing and logistics digitization.
• Support the Manager, Global Logistic COE with development of the strategic roadmap
• KPI’s & Metrics: define process related functional KPI’s and metrics. Work with the Global Process Owner Metrics & Reporting to drive process and performance improvement through data analytics and reporting.

Operational Excellence:

• Measure and Drive Process Adoption: lead execution of a process related internal audit program.  Update processes, policies and training material based on audit findings and changes in strategy.
• Continuous Improvement: keep processes and policies up-to-date, lead improvement initiatives in execution of processes within the Logistics end user community.

Training: 

• Determine training needs, write and update process/policy related training material.
• Organize external training where applicable. Deliver training to Subject Matter Experts.

Requirements (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or other relevant degree with proven ability to develop logical data analysis to drive process improvements
• Minimum 5+ years experience within Logistics or Supply Chain related experience as solid foundation
• SAP S4/ECC proficiency, including SAP TM
• Process oriented with a passion for excellence; demonstrated willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement
• A team player able to organize, prioritize, and multi-task, adhering to and meeting deadlines
• Promote Lubrizol’s Cultural beliefs
• Demonstrate balanced approach to business, operations, cost and service
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables)
• Fluent in English
• Willing to travel up to 15% of time, domestic and interregional

Considered a Plus:

• Advanced degree (MBA) or industry certifications (ex. CLTD or other relevant APICS modules) in the area of Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PBI
• Additional language skills: Spanish, Mandarin, other

Education / Certification: 

See above

Experience and Skills:  

See above
 

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As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.