Logistics Coordinator in Minneapolis

Job Description

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position: Traffic Administrato

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Primary Objective of Positio

n:The Traffic Administrator is responsible for managing all domestic and international inbound and outbound shipment

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Major Areas of Accountabili

• ty:Negotiates contracts with specialized carriers for truck load, super load, ocean freight, railroad, UPS and courier servi
• cesDetermine best mode of transportation by using an outline drawing to estimate the weight and dimensio
• ns.Arrange LTL shipments through Insight TMS Por
• talPackaging and shipping of small packages with UPS, FedEx and DHL Express. Must work closely with Final Assembly and Crating te
• amsProduce documents for domestic and international shipments, which include Bill of Lading, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction and the Commercial Invo
• iceObtains transportation quotes for Sales Departments, New, Aftermarket, and Rep
• airPrepare state permit letters for super lo
• adsAudit Freight Invoices for Finance Departm
• entFile IRS Form 2290 Heavy Use Tax annua

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilit

• ies:Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations for truck
• ing.Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity. Requires self-direction and a clear, courteous manner when dealing with internal and external custo
• mersDemonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with external vendors and suppliers. Excellent customer service skills requ
• iredStrong analytical and problem-solving sk
• illsStrong computer proficiency with the ability to utilize MS Outlook, MS Excel, and
• SAPMaintain communication with several departments to insure timely shipm
• entsContinue improvement to meet demands on challenging shipping sche
• duleAdvise on shipping activities to ensure profitable outcome and meet company goals and object

ives

Pay:$60,000 - $6

5,000
Physical Require

• ments:Work is performed in both an office and manufacturing environment. Requires the ability to routinely move throughout the office and manufacturing facility to perfor
• m workRequires the ability to routinely lift/move up to
• 50 lbsRequires the ability to ascend and descend stairs daily to reach all areas of the manufacturing fa

cility
Be

• nefits:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on
• the job401K with Match 1st of the month followi
• ng hireQuarterly Bonus Program payout po
• tentialCompany paid Holida
• ys (13)Paid Time Off (PTO)
• accruedCompany paid Short & Long Term Dis
• abilityCompany paid Life In
• surancePaid Birthday (use anytime throughout th
• e year)Secure, onsite free

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