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Traffic Manager

Required Skills
Knowledge of domestic and international commerce—banking issues, sales and payment terms, customs regulations, and international supply chain processes; detail-oriented; negotiating skills; effective communication skills; fluency in a foreign language recommended; able to handle multiple tasks; awareness and appreciation of different cultures; diplomatic. Quick thinking when problems arise requires good oral and written communication skills, leadership traits, organization, time-management skills, an ability to interpret financial data and estimate costs, an adherence to safety policies and regulations.

Key Duties/Responsibilities
Works closely with manufacturing, marketing, and purchasing to create timely, cost-effective import/export supply chains. Responsible for handling the technical details of international transportation—multiple modes, complex documentation, and varying customs regulations, developing distribution strategies, and building relationships with logistics intermediaries. Serves as a troubleshooter, dealing with problems inherent in moving freight long distances and holding inventory in multiple global locations.

Develops and maintains transportation and distribution procedures to maximize delivery efficiency. Negotiates and selects appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs and maximize customer satisfaction. Manages the performance of international carriers and logistics intermediaries. Ensures compliance with international and U.S. laws related to import/export activity. Evaluates trade-offs between transportation costs, inventory costs, and service levels. Works with packaging engineers to effectively protect import/export goods. Develops logistics strategies and processes for entering new markets on a global basis. Investigates potential risk and other matters of significance, and provides and implements solutions. Manage on-going partner relationships. Root cause analysis and problem resolution for all logistics operations. Ensure that all deliveries arrive on schedule, and keep the costs of operating delivery vehicles as low as possible.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please include salary requirements. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered. Send resumes with cover letter to hr@krafttool.com.

Industrial Maintenance

Seeking individual with proven, progressive 5+ yrs industrial maintenance/mechanical experience. Commercial electrical experience a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience. Please include salary requirements. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered. Send resumes with cover letter to hr@krafttool.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Kraft Tool Company where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Hiring Statement
Applications and resumes are accepted for vacant positions only during the published open and closing dates and times. They must be submitted in person, by mail, fax or online on or by the published deadline by 5:00 PM CST.

Where no specific opening is available, unsolicited applications or resumes will not be accepted or retained on file for any future job opening.

Kraft Tool Company relies upon the accuracy of information contained in the employment application, as well as the accuracy of other data presented throughout the hiring process and employment. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or material omissions in any of this information or data may result in Kraft Tool Company’s exclusion of the individual from further consideration for employment or, if the person has been hired, termination of employment.

Any applicant, following a job offer, will be required to take and pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencing employment. In addition, the offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the exam.