The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Transportation Specialist

Job Summary

JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:

Provide for the satisfaction of customer requirements through booking of customer outbound transportation through the Transport Management System (TMS) for LTL shipments, as well as coordination of deliveries with customers. Assist the Transportation Specialists in day to day operations. Act as the local main point of contact for any topics linked to logistics.

KEY RESULTS AREAS / PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

While the position is based on a structured process, flexibility is required to handle special customer needs within the constraints of the local market for Logistics services. The function is very important in that it provides an opportunity to positively differentiate our company from our competitors and add utility to our products.

Support department to achieve transportation cost and service objectives
Maintain logistics partner rate databases & freight invoice audit

Liaison between Operations and Sales while the site manages issues (allocation, emergencies, tracking, etc).
Single point of contact to receive questions and seek answers to logistics questions.

Actively participate in Invictus project rate collection to provide to sales on a quarterly basis.
Prepare Warehouse Fuel Surcharges to be input into AX
Prepare and distribute weekly fuel surcharge analysis to the B&I sales team
Update Fuel Surcharge costs in our TMX database/spreadsheet on a weekly basis
Assist in tracking premium freight spend.
Back up responsibilities for booking LTL’s.
Responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound movements for production/operations department
Assist Transportation and Distribution Manager on activities as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

Knowledge/Education Required:

High School Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Skills:

Excellent knowledge in all G-Suite Products (a plus)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Flexibility to perform other departmental positions or special projects assigned
Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Experiences:

Prior experience in transportation and/or logistics
Experience in Microsoft AX or SAP
Experience utilizing a Transport Management System.

KEY CHALLENGES

Must be able to multi-task in ensuring all customer orders are delivered within customer expectations.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.