Specialist, inbound logistics

Job Description

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

Reporting to the Logistics Senior Manager, the Inbound Logistics Specialist is responsible for successful management of inbound materials shipping, both domestic and international, to support manufacturing timeline requirements. This is a fast-paced role that requires great attention to detail and prioritization skills.

The Inbound Logistics Specialist will lead logistics operations required to fulfill manufacturing demand. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and experienced in domestic LTL and FTL trucking, as well as ocean and air transportation, Incoterms, and customs entry processes. They should continuously review opportunities to optimize efficiency and reduce cost, working directly with logistics leadership to ensure logistics planning is effectively incorporated into the business supply chain strategy. Additional tasks to be required, as needed, to support the business needs.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on inbound logistics operations, working directly with supply chain team to execute on a delivery plan that will meet manufacturing timeline requirements.
• Proactively identify risks in supply chain planning as it relates to inbound logistics and work with logistics manager to minimize or remediate those risks.
• Create and/or review required shipping documentation and maintain accurate records for customs compliance and supply chain management.
• Process shipments in Transportation Management System, track and trace all in-transit shipments daily, and report status updates to appropriate internal or external contacts.
• Support expedited shipment requests in a timely manner, document reason for expediting and seek opportunities to reduce future occurrences.
• Continually review freight cost & transportation lanes for cost efficiency.
• Engage internal and external resources as needed to ensure logistics compliance and safety.
• Report on-time delivery metrics to Logistics Senior Manager.
• Support logistics team with continuous improvement goals and strategies.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and escalate challenges to leadership effectively.
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP/TMS).
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience in scheduling domestic trucking, international ocean and air freight, and inbound customs.
• Must have a working knowledge of Incoterms.
• Hazmat Certification and experience preferred.
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics operations.
• Hazmat Certified preferred.
• Working knowledge of legal regulations and logistics compliance.

Travel

• Overnight/North America: Less than 10%

Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Customer/Partner Locations - Employee may visit customer or partner locations that may be comprised of office, manufacturing floor, laboratory environments and construction sites depending on the location and reason for visit.