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Quick Summary: This person is responsible to ensure all aspects of freight payment, inbound/outbound quoting, and customs compliance are completed when needed, to support evolving supplier/customer needs and KEJ financial success.
- Evaluate and drive for continuous process improvements
- Coordinate the creation and distribution of freight reporting metrics
- Manage third party freight billings to ensure timely and accurate payments are made
- Manage carriers which includes negotiation of rates
- Manage and control Premium Freight Authorization (PFA) instances
- Tracking of expedited freight inbound/outbound
- Coordinate Import / Exports
- Support the Safety team with the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
- Complete USMCA certification requests and other similar certification requests
- Maintain harmonized codes & country of origin in SAP
- Supports Shipping, Buyers and Planners in determining best freight methods
Basic Background Requirements: This position will require:
- Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel
- Knowledgeable of SAP M/M (Materials Management), P/P (Production Planning), and IM (Inventory Management)
- General understanding of manufacturing’s business processes
- Good mathematical skills
- Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Take initiative, ownership and meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt and manage change
- Team player
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Results focused
Key Performance Objectives
Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
- Learn 3rd party freight payment system and identify opportunities for improvement
- Evaluate and drive for continuous process improvements within the area of logistics
Midterm: (3 to 12 months)
- Develop a carrier scorecard
- Work with the Planning and Purchasing teams to identify and implement opportunities for improvement
Other (ad hoc priorities)
- Support the Safety team with the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
- Complete USMCA certification requests and other similar certification requests
- Maintain harmonized codes & country of origin in SAP
- Stay abreast of the latest logistics trends and initiatives for our business and our customer’s business
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).
Skills Required
- Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of SAP Materials Management, Production Planning, and Inventory Management
- General understanding of manufacturing business processes
- Strong mathematical skills
- Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt to and manage change
- Ability to work as a team player
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Results-focused approach
Kimball Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kimball Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by Kimball Electronics.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is front‑loaded with tenure tiers, alongside paid parental/caregiver leave and paid jury duty. Company documents outline clear PTO accrual, carryover limits, and leave mechanics.
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Retirement Support — A Vanguard‑administered 401(k) includes a defined company match (50% up to 6% of pay) with immediate vesting. Plan materials indicate structured administration and employer contributions via the match.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision are offered through established carriers (Anthem, Delta Dental, EyeMed) with added programs like an EAP, Hinge Health, Virta, and travel assistance. Centralized materials list current plan administrators and resources.
Kimball Electronics Insights
What We Do
Who We Are - Kimball Electronics is a leading contract manufacturer of durable goods electronics serving a variety of industries on a global scale. Kimball Electronics continues to make the customer the focus of everything we do. Our touch is felt throughout daily life via the markets we serve: Automotive, Industrial, and Medical. Recognized with a reputation for excellence, Kimball Electronics is committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Our employees know they are part of a corporate culture that builds success for customers while enabling employees to share in the Company’s success through personal, professional, and financial growth. What We Do - Kimball Electronics is a preeminent Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider serving customers around the world. Our contract electronics manufacturing services teams provide manufacturing, engineering and supply chain services, design and testing services, as well as regulatory support processes which utilize common production and support capabilities for a variety of industries globally.
