Role summary:
As a member of the Global Logistics team, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing logistics requirements across multiple sites within an assigned region. This role ensures the effective deployment and execution of site-specific logistics strategies that align with business objectives and support operational excellence. The Logistics Specialist develops and maintains strong partnerships with key logistics providers to optimize Flowserve’s logistics network, strengthen service performance, and continuously enhance the customer order-to-delivery experience.
This role also supports the onboarding and implementation of logistics providers following sourcing events, ensuring a seamless transition and sustained service delivery. In addition, the Logistics Specialist identifies and advances initiatives that improve productivity, drive operational and financial performance, and elevate service levels across the region. A key component of the position is the analysis of large and complex data sets to assess logistics performance, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights that support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Your role:
Within the assigned region and for the site(s) under his/her responsibility, the selected candidate will:
• Provide oversight of all transportation and 3PL/4PL services and modes both international and domestic to assist the site(s) in achieving logistics expectations using the Logistics Data Repository.
• Implement processes and procedures in accordance with the global logistics vision and strategy to
achieve the desired performance level.
• Ensure adherence to global logistics policies and procedures as well as promote and provide training
on said policies.
• Conduct training as needed on all logistics requirements: project management, process
improvement, negotiation, sourcing, metrics reporting, incoterms, “lost profit” and performance to
revenue.
• Collaborate in sourcing events that affect his/her site(s)/region from needs analysis to providers’
onboarding (Data collection, RFQ preparation, RFQ analysis, selection, implementation.)
• Manage the escalation process to resolve logistics issues that affect site performances.
• Demonstrate an enterprise mindset approach, contributing effort and ideas for the global supply chain
team and support the global supply chain maturity growth.
1. Develop a strong cross-functional relationship between global logistics and site supply chain teams to
enhance logistics knowledge and improve efficiencies across the enterprise
2. Work with site logistics teams to reduce lost opportunity spend through usage of Flowserve’s Authorized
Vendor List (AVL) ensuring the routing guides are followed but also updated as needed.
3. Monitor and report weekly carrier invoice past due amounts and assign any necessary actions to resolve.
4. Maintain current site organizational contact list, including logistics, supply chain, and finance.
5. Monitor any logistics-owned cost savings strategies.
6. Participate in monthly and quarterly carrier business reviews and periodic RFQ consultations as assigned.
7. Effectively lead cross-functional corrective action to resolve intra-Flowserve and external customer logistics issues.
8. Promote Flowserve’s culture for safety and integrity.
Your profile:
9. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in logistics or a comparable operational role
10. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
11. Basic / intermediate knowledge of current international import/export guidelines, including Incoterms, Global Air and Ocean markets and methods
12. Full understanding and competence on Flowserve Freight Pay data repository
13. Able to calculate and communicate performance and spend, including variance analysis and root-cause analysis via designated format for assigned Flowserve sites.
14. Full understanding and competence of Flowserve approved freight vendor list by mode, region, with the ability to communicate site compliance performance and financial impacts.
15. Proficiency with Global Logistics tools and applications: Project44, Blue Yonder, ProShip, Expense Allocate, Vendor Payment Inquiry, Freight Rater.
16. Full understanding of carrier KPIs/metrics and ability to present that information accordingly.
17. Ability to understand and utilize analytical applications and BI tools (i.e., Tableau)
18. Project management and implementation skills
19. Intimacy with the logistics markets and trends
20. Excellent communication and customer service skills
21. Ability to analyze and create meaningful and concise critical data reports
22. Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly
23. Ability to work independently in a collaborative team environment
24. Familiarity with ERP applications such as SAP and Oracle
25. Fluent spoken and written capabilities in English
Please note that the role required travels up to approximately 20%, within Spain and across the EMEA region.
We offer variety of benefits alongside competitive salary.