At L.B. Foster, our culture reflects our passion for integrity, accountability and safety.   We have a long history of providing a safe workplace for our employees, striving to be good stewards of the environment, and establishing strong and respectful relationships with our customers and communities.  These fundamentals have provided the foundation upon which we have managed our business for more than a century.

Established in 1902, and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we are a leading manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of products for the transportation, construction, utility, and energy markets with locations in North America and Europe.  We have been recognized for achievement in manufacturing excellence, financial growth, and our impressive safety record.  The corporation owns divisions and subsidiaries that supply products to industries requiring rail and rail accessories; sheet, pipe and H piling; bridge decking and highway products; precast concrete buildings; and threaded and coated pipe.  We provide rail, construction, and energy markets with innovative solutions to build and maintain their critical infrastructure and landmark projects worldwide.

Job Summary:

The Logistics Analyst II – International is responsible for analyzing transportation and distribution methods to develop and utilize the most advantageous and efficient means of transporting products to meet delivery schedules and deadlines for international and domestic customers.  Provides internal customers and outside vendors with timely responses and direction on problem resolutions.

Essential Functions:

• Interface and interact with international and domestic customers to facilitate and plan shipping.


• Prepare export documentation such as export declaration of dock orders, commercial invoices, Free Trade Agreement certificates, Ocean Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, packing lists, letters of credit, etc.


• Develop lowest possible truck, rail, ocean, and air freight rates.


• Ensure proper dock delivery orders are used by customer’s forwarder and provided to trucking companies, L.B. Foster yard, and/or outside vendors.


• Ensure customs brokers receive the proper documentation to deliver material to/from different countries.


• Keep customers informed of order status, shipment details, and vessel departures and arrivals.


• Coordinate pick-up and delivery of LTL outbound shipments from vendors, outside storage and LB Foster locations.


• Provide input to accounting for billing of certain direct shipments, outside storage shipments and import direct shipments.


• Coordinate receipt and distribution of imported rail and maintain international shipment file.


• All other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education & License Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or related field preferred.


• 2-4 years’ experience in transportation or logistics required.


• 3+ years of international logistics experience required. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with SAP is preferred.


• Must be fluent in Spanish; both oral and written.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and with ERP Systems.


• Ability to prioritize and use time efficiently.


• Ability to work on multiple projects.


• Demonstrated ability to understand trade compliance and governance process.


• Demonstrated experience in preparing export documentation. 

Competencies:

• Planning


• Problem Solving


• Customer Focus


• Peer Relationships


• Decision Quality


• Adaptability/Flexibility


• Self-Knowledge


• Conflict Management


• Informing


• Priority Setting

In return, we offer an opportunity to build a solid career with competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package, including health care coverage on the first of the month after hire and a market-leading 401(k) program.

If you meet the qualifications and would like to be considered for this position, please apply online at www.lbfosterjobs.com

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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