Specialist Project Logistics

Specialist Project Logistics

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Royal Caribbean Group’s Purchasing Global Capital Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Specialist Project Logistics reporting to the Manager, LGA Logistics. 

This position will work on-site in Weston, Florida. 

Position Summary

The primary focus of this role will be to support internal organizations in implementing and delivering their strategy and results. The Specialist Project Logistics is responsible for managing the transportation of equipment and building supplies that are used on the Newbuild, Dry-Dock, Revitalization and Projects. The position involves managing third party logistic providers (customs brokers, port agents, forwarders, and consolidators). The incumbent will work with various internal departments (Purchasing, Logistics, Newbuild, Marine & HFAB Operations, Fleet Modernization and etc.). Shipboard Operations, Port Agent departments and External Suppliers/Contractors to determine the disposition of the tools, equipment’s and material supplies that are used on the Newbuild, Dry-Dock, Revitalization and Projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs third party port agents, forwarders, and consolidators as to the dispositions of contractor’s tools, equipment’s and materials that are being use on Newbuild, Dry-Docks, Revitalization and Projects.

• Represents RCCL in meetings with US Customs to respond to audits, inquiries, or presentation of company policies and procedures.

• Track and monitor the tools, equipment’s and material that will be transfer to the next project to ensure timely disposition

• Conducts training for the project teams, warehouse personnel, and port agent personnel.

• Plan and coordinates the transportation of contractor’s tools, equipment’s, material supplies that are used on projects both domestically and internationally to the appropriate destination.

• Handles urgent shipments of goods (airfreight) to Newbuild, Dry-Docks, Revitalization and Projects.

• Provides training on how to dispositions Newbuild, Revitalization, Dry-Docks, and Projects tools, equipment’s in the Land Good Advice system.

• Provides training to internal and external customers on the current Landed Good Advice regulatory compliance

• Collaborate with RCCL Compliance and Ethics department and Customs to ensure RCCL is aware of all the current compliance requirements for Landed Good Advice

• Develop and update Landed Good Advice policies with the current compliance requirements

• Requires domestic and international travel to vessel port locations for the audit and quality assurance of company procedures and policies.

• Perform related duties as required with or without accommodation.

• Attend daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed meetings on upcoming and current Newbuild, Dry-Docks, Revitalization and Projects meetings Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills 

• At least 2 years’ experience in transportation and logistics.  Knowledge of US Customs import and export regulations.  

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university is required.

• Experience working with third party providers and use of the LGA system is preferred. 

• Must be able to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly so as not to disrupt operations.

• Certification in hazardous materials shipping a plus.

• Must be proficient in PC software programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) for analysis, simulation or information systems and documentation. 

• Familiarity with JD Edwards and AMOS systems is preferred.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Must be able to make decisions independently with little supervision.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon! 

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