We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

The Logistics Operations Specialist will primarily support the strategic initiatives of the various European transportation modes in region mainly. Key activities are data compilation & analytics. This is a great opportunity to understand and develop Copeland Logistics programs, transportation systems and processes, as well as the end-to-end overview of the Copeland Supply Chain Programs!

Are you a proactive and problem-solver individual with a passion for logistics? If so, we encourage you to join our team!

This role is based in Cluj-Napoca.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support strategic mode team processes, including the development of common processes for the selection, development, tensioning, and implementation of transportation providers.

• Assist in negotiations, driven tension events, analytics, data collection, scrubbing, compilation, and data standardization.

• Conduct spot bids and support bids for project freight.

• Support cost reductions and transportation optimization projects, as well as carrier transitions.

• Supervise supplier data metrics, engage carriers to improve on-time delivery and on-time collection performance, and coordinate recurrent calls with carriers to improve KPIs.

• Assist in carrier training related to various logistics tools.

• Coordinate the global provider risk mitigation process and reporting, closely supervising providers' risk related to financials, legal, and business requirements (certifications, insurance, etc.) to minimize potential supply chain disruptions.

• Communicate and interact with Enterprise Logistics Leaders on matters pertaining to mode management.

• Support the Team Leader in projects to onboard Copeland sites into SCO and improve spend under management.

• Support the operational management of the Copeland Cross Dock Network.

• Coordinate and resolve issues related to the logistics network and escalate critical issues to management.

• Support SCO Operational and Audit Pay Teams in ground rates or carrier-related inquiries.

• Work with Business Units Freight Audit & Payment Manager and Mode Team members to ensure the CASS collaboration process and invoice approval is done in a timely manner.

• Work with carriers and CASS to solve any invoice or procedural issues.

• Report key metrics, participate in supply chain and logistics strategic meetings, and develop and present materials to management.

Who you are:

You balance planning with action. You see the bigger picture. You seek out experts and innovators to learn about the impact emerging technologies might have on your business. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information. You utilize analytical tools to help explore potential scenarios.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.

• 2 years of relevant experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Superb communication skills (English is a must - both verbal and written).

• Comfortable interacting with staff across globally diverse businesses and multiple functional areas.

• Familiarity with logistics tools and systems.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience in European logistics.

• Familiar with Transportation Management System (TMS) and/or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI.

• Data analytics experiences to include advanced excel, data visualization, data cleansing, programming (SQL, Python, SQL) and curiosity about machine learning.

Our Offer to You

By joining Copeland, you will be working at the heart of our business. This means that the skills and business insight gained can serve as an invaluable foundation toward developing your career within our global organization. We offer plentiful opportunities for advancement and support this through our formal personal development planning process.

Our on-boarding program uses a blended learning approach to get you up and running as quickly as possible. You benefit from certified trainers with extensive knowledge of our customers, products and applications. Our flexible work from home policy allows you to make the best of your time, by combining quiet home office days with collaborative experiences in the office so that you can personalize your work-life mix.