Logistics Project Manager

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries.  Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary:

The Logistics Project Manager has the primary day-to-day responsibilities of transportation and tracking of DC01 machine shipments from Germany to North America. This includes ensuring project coordination between Freight Forwarders, job-site Project Managers, a 3rd party packaging company, and other Krones entities.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage international transportation and tracking of DC01 machine shipments from Germany to North America
• Coordinate logistics activities between freight forwarders, job-site project managers, third-party packaging companies, and internal Krones entities
• Travel to job sites and partner locations approximately six times per year to support project execution
• Support the Procurement Team in the execution of Freight Provider bids
• Communicate department and Company updates clearly and timely to ensure alignment and informed decision-making
• Promote a respectful, collaborative, and customer-focused culture across internal and external teams
• Support the Global Corporate Customs Policy to ensure regional compliance
• Foster positive associate relations, while ensuring Company vision, mission, and core values are met
• Establish priorities and set goals to meet project timelines and quality standards
• Manage the use, revision, and/or creation of standard operating procedures and/or work instructions
• Direct policy compliance and effectively communicate across all levels of the organization including senior leadership and functional groups
• Use professional development tools (self-study, etc.) to enhance management and technical skills
• Perform any other duties as assigned

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in associated field preferred
• 5+ years in Logistics Project Management preferred

Professional Skills:

• Freight Forwarder Air Freight and Ocean Freight (OOG & containerized), Parcel carriers, LTL & FTL carriers, Domestic Air Freight experience required
• Negotiating with Freight Providers and RFP/RFQ execution.
• Project Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of business administration, process and structural knowledge, and knowledge of policies, directives, guidelines, and standards.  

Soft Skills:

• General social skills, capacity for teamwork, customer orientation, learning aptitude, problem-solving competence, leadership skills, time- and self-management, detail orientation, coordination and organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Krones, Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. 

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