Logistics Coordinator
Job DescriptionJob Description
What You Will Be Doing (Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.)
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for supporting the logistics operations of the company. This includes coordinating customer deliveries with trucking companies, shipments, preparing documentation, and ensuring that products move efficiently through the supply chain. This role works closely with the Customer Experience group. Responsible for shipping operations that are compliant with safety, budget, quality and company policies and core values.
What You Will Be Responsible For (your day to day):
Communicate effectively with lead and other employees regarding logistic problems.
Route customer orders through various portals
Work through various tracking issues
Quote volume and truck load shipments
Use Freight Bill Audit software
Book shipments on various carriers
Dispatch GMi truck
Manage freight spend (meeting company defined targets)
Schedule incoming freight – return orders and raw material PO’s
Schedule carrier pickups
Answer logistic emails (proof of deliveries, etc.) – effectively resolve problems.
Work closely with freight representatives
Reduce shipping errors.
Responsible for getting paperwork for truck drivers
Follow company policies, core values and safety/quality procedures and standards.
Work company assigned hours for the position and additional hours if needed (regular and predictable attendance is required)
Proactively addresses logistic issues and seeks positive resolution (promote a positive work environment that encourages communication and teamwork in all aspects of the job).
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or GED .
Previous experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or supply chain operations is a plus
Knowledge and Competencies: The following key competencies represent qualities, traits and behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits and behaviors are desired:
Excellent communication skills required to follow through on requests for information and select appropriate responses; good listening skills, paying attention to others’ communications to ensure understanding; seeking input and showing a genuine interest in others’ opinions, facilitating and sharing information within department and across departments, respond to requests on a timely basis
Computer literate (basic computer skills – ability to be trained to use company required software/programs and Microsoft Word and Excel)
Ability to use TMS system
Ability to work independently within a team-based environment
Ability to learn/operate forklift
Organizational skills necessary to follow through on requests for information and select appropriate responses
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot, identifying problems immediately and working collaboratively with team mates to effectively resolve
Ability to organize and plan – creating and meeting schedules, taking ownership, fully accountable and responsive to others
Positive/optimistic – Can do, make things happen attitude (genuinely believes the organization can reach forecasted goals)
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (ability to use good judgment when making decision)
Ability to be cross trained in other departments and work in other departments when required due to departmental workloads.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, climb/balance, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is in a manufacturing production plant environment where the temperature may vary hot or cold. The typical noise level is loud. Exposure to vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts.
Company DescriptionGMi is a US based manufacturing company developing new products, growing into new markets and looking for people who can help drive future growth. We are a family-owned company that truly values its employees and fosters and celebrates collaboration, personal and professional development, and out of the box thinking. GMi manufactures over 95% of its products and is known for its safe, quality-focused reputation and service to customers. Performance matters! Check out our website at https://gmicompanies.com/join-our-team/Company DescriptionGMi is a US based manufacturing company developing new products, growing into new markets and looking for people who can help drive future growth. We are a family-owned company that truly values its employees and fosters and celebrates collaboration, personal and professional development, and out of the box thinking. GMi manufactures over 95% of its products and is known for its safe, quality-focused reputation and service to customers. Performance matters! Check out our website at https://gmicompanies.com/join-our-team/