Logistics Coordinator

Primary Purpose: Coordinates inventory of stock and insures product adjustments are properly applied. Responsible for supervising the truck drivers, coordinating the shipping and receiving of products to and from the plant(s) and the delivery and pickup of company property or product. May investigate and respond to inquiries regarding distribution and shipping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following…

Utilize various software systems, to facilitate product movement planning and scheduling. Prepare and update monthly logistics, schedule to assure deliveries to production locations. Coordinate product delivery schedules with customers and/or carriers. Coordinate daily activity to track location and movement of BrucePac inventory via BrucePac trucks. Provide reports to internal and external customers as required. Organizes and maintains hard copy and electronic documentation supporting order fulfillment, distribution means, pricing, and contractual obligations and delegates work to office staff. Prepares proper paperwork for billing and authorization of carrier invoices per defined processes. Initiates overcharge/undercharge freight bill claims with carriers and tracks reconciliation of the same. Coordinate with operating department to manage inventory levels at multiple plant locations. Ensure compliance with all state, federal, environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations. Verifies inventory locations and availability for shipment against requirements specified in purchase orders. Reviews inventory position daily and weekly against outstanding orders and sales forecasts and takes action to expedite inbound shipments to meet customer demands. Works with supervisor to effectively resolve inventory or order discrepancies that are outside of his or her control. Ensures that goods are shipped in the most timely and efficient manner according to documented processes, including planning the transportation route and payload, selecting the mode of transportation, tendering the order for transportation, and tracking the shipment from pick up through delivery all the while targeting cost reduction, freight savings, service and contractual requirements. Assembles load fragments into consolidated loads thus balancing freight savings, service and contractual / legal requirements. Responsible for upkeep of company vehicles, trailers and trucks.

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 years of work experience in logistic; high School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree and/or CDL preferred. Knowledge of the trucking industry as well as geographical knowledge of United States, Canada and other countries. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in person phone and email. Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and CONSTANT deadline. Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions for dilemmas and problems. Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up. Working knowledge of Microsoft office Products, especially Outlook and Excel