Specialist, Port Operations

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Role Overview

Fisker Automotive is looking for a passionate Specialist, Port Operations, to join our growing team. Reporting to the Manager, Port Operations this role will be responsible to keep oversight of all vehicle logistics operations at the ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp, Belgium.

**Responsibilities**:
- Helps to secure sufficient port capacity for vehicle export/import volume to all domestic and international destinations- Ensures together with the Manager, Port Operations, achievement of the monthly wholesale shipping objectives. Reviews the daily, weekly, and monthly work plan for the facility and adjusts as necessary to achieve objectives.- Ensures that the processor, PQT, truckers, and all other parties that function at the port work as a team and are aligned with the company’s critical targets.- Works with all involved suppliers to ensure that Fisker’s quality and safety procedures are followed- Supports the proper customs and duty submission requirements for each shipment- Books and coordinates required port labor (stevedores, rail (un)loading gangs, etc.) and coordinates locally/on ground- Responsible for the proper inspection of the vehicles prior to loading and after discharge- Establish, monitor, and action vendor KPIs- Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transportation costs- Interpret data on logistics elements such as availability, reliability, supply chain management and provider’s information- Work together with Port Technicians to check and repair vehicles- Recommend improvements to existing or planned vehicle logistics processes- Prepare reports on logistics performance measures & own logistics-related databases- Oversee port vendor operations including: accessorization, PDI, damage repair, vehicle protection, inspections, maintenance, shunting, and charging- Responsible for the inbound truck and rail transportation operations- Manage and maintain relationships with vessel lines, stevedores, inspection provider, rail and truck transportation providers.- Provide full supply chain analysis and reporting to executive leadership on cost, performance measures, damages rates, and opportunities

Basic Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience- Degree in logistics, supply chain management, or operations; or similar educational background- Multi-cultural interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English, preferred language skills Dutch, and French- Prior experience working in logistics/supply chain/ transportation function within the automotive or manufacturing environment with comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes- Knowledge of principles for transporting vehicles by rail, road and sea- IT systems experience and skills including knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and customer data systems- Expertise of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export and customs regulations, including legal requirements is a plus-
- Well organized, strong attention to detail, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a proactive mindset- Extensive knowledge on international and domestic customs requirements- Knowledge of FVL transportation and logistics service providers

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences- Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.- Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.- Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.- Complex Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.- Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices. Joining people, processes, systems across organizations and countries.- Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and uses diplomacy to