Logistics Specialist bei Rio Tinto Lithium

About Rio Tinto Lithium: We are change-makers, joining forces to drive progress. A world enabled by the critical mineral, Lithium - the elemental source powering modern life and our global transition to clean energy. 

For decades, we’ve grown alongside and collaborated with our people, our customers, and communities. Pioneering, collaborating, and evolving Together. 

From the birth of the first lithium-ion battery to the breakthrough lithium advancements that have followed. We've helped lead the change, powering the future of lithium innovation. 

Our growth continues to be strategic, expansive, and sustainable. With a wealth of premier lithium resources spread across the world in key locations. We can reliably, safely, and responsibly provide the resources to meet the diverse needs of our customers. 

No matter where they are. No matter the challenge. It's all about delivering on the high expectation for quality, performance, and sustainability. 

And our duty goes even further. It includes everyone on the planet using a lithium-powered device or vehicle. 

Every battery charged. Every device powered. Every lithium application utilized. Underscoring our commitment to quality, collaboration, and our shared vision of powering a more sustainable future for everyone. 

Rio Tinto Lithium is more than just a company. It's a promise, and a commitment by our people. 

To act ethically and responsibly, ensuring that our legacy is one of positive impact and lasting change.

Position Summary: 

 Responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of finished goods and raw materials to support the supply chain needs of Livent and its customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Investigates freight discrepancies, overages, shortages and damages from freight carriers by communicating with carriers and / or sales and ensuring resolution of discrepancies 
• Assist in maintaining records and communication with logistics providers 
• Monitor shipment schedules and provide feedback to internal customers 
• Track shipment deliveries and update internal documentation accordingly 
• Assist in preparing export documentation 
• Monitors, validates, and verifies invoices for Livent Logistics 
• Update SharePoint files as needed 
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all claim information 
• Assist in maintaining transportation workbook accuracy by monitoring transportation networks and publishing KPI results. 
• Assist in obtaining quotations from logistics providers 
• Work with Customer Centricity to review and resolve customer complaints by completing effective root cause investigations and identifying corrective actions with logistics team and external carriers 
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure compliant operation and record keeping as it relates to transportation logistics 
• Ensure compliance with agency standards, minimize/eliminate costs attributable to non-compliance fines or excessive regulations 
• Assist or backup other departments when needed 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• N/A 

Education and Experience 

• Minimum four-year degree required. Preferred in Supply Chain or Logistics. 
• Internship or CO-OP experience preferred 
• Proficiency in excel and/or database manage is a plus. 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Be detailed in all notations to properly communicate to the team 
• Must be able to work effectively at all levels of the organization, be results oriented, have strong analytical and decision-making abilities, and a creative problem solver 
• Good oral and written communication skills, reading/writing/grammar proficiency, good analytical ability, self-motivation, experienced problem solver, and moderate stress tolerance are required 
• Must be familiar with transportation logistics and demonstrate competence 
• Must be able to maintain records timely 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications. 
• Managing customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance. 
• Good oral and written communications skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers and employees. 
• Requisite self-motivating and organizational skills to contribute to the building of a positive team spirit, and the desire to place success of team above own interests. 
• The ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and a diverse group of individuals will also be crucial in this role. 

Competencies

• Teamwork 
• Functional/Technical Skills 
• Self-leadership 
• Customer Focus 
• Drive for Results 

Safety Requirements: (position and location specific) All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Demands: (position and location specific) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to [50] pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: (position and location specific) The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment – (position specific) Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above 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. 

RIO TINTO LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career. 

RIO TINTO LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace. 

Employee Acknowledgement: I have been fully trained on the above job duties and responsibilities and I understand all functions and expectations of my job.                                                                                                                                                              

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