Logistics

Job Description

Responsible for all activities involved in the management of product movement within the supply chain; ensures delivery of the right product to the right place at the right time for the right price.

Key logistics activities include: physical distribution, which includes the movement and storage of finished goods, supplies and spare parts from manufacturing plants to warehouses to customers (typically includes warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory management, and localization); logistics network development/optimization, which includes network design, reverse logistics, modeling, duty elimination/reduction, order fulfillment cycle time management, cost analysis, system design; logistic services procurement, including contract management; supply chain management, postponement procurement, and order management.

Designs and implements logistics strategies/ processes in the areas of transportation, trade compliance, customs, physical distribution and/ or supply chain management to support distribution of Agilent materials/products.

Responsibilities may be at the site level, regional or global.

May be responsible for logistics process design, support and ongoing improvement.

May be responsible for program management, such as directing the work of third parties, including global vendor management, to meet contract specified deliverables, performance of business objectives, alignment to Agilent business needs and performing audits.

Global Trade: Responsible for the efficient and economical movement of goods (materials, products, equipment) across international borders, in accordance with organizational policies and relevant local, country and/or international trade laws and processes.

Consults with internal and external customers, including legal counsel, order administration, customs/export control officials, and freight companies to ensure compliance with import/export governmental requirements.

Communicates global and domestic import/export regulation requirements to all operating units.

Provides trade compliance training.

Serves as an import/export liaison for local, country and/or international customers/subsidiaries, distribution, procurement, planning, manufacturing, intercompany finance, regulatory and import/export compliance functions.

Manages duty reduction programs for operating units.

Manages the relationship with customs brokers to ensure compliance for importation of goods, including monthly tracking and review of key performance indicators, identifying and implementing corrective action as needed and yearly negotiations on contracts and rates for import clearance.

Represents Agilent in negotiating with external government authorities in local, country and/or international trade matters, audits and investigations.

Communicates facts associated with local, country and/or international trade transactions to external government agencies to protect Agilent’s trade privileges.

Advises the Agilent businesses and infrastructure functions on key projects and initiatives that increase the competitive landscape of Agilent products and strategies.

Interprets trade regulations and defines internal compliance policies and procedures.

May participate in legislative and regulatory processes affecting international trade regulations.

May manage international trade license/restriction processes and documentation.
 

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent.

Post-graduate, certification, and/or license may be required.

Typically, at least 3-4+ years relevant experience.
 

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing