Logistics Coordinator

Great Dane LLC • Brazil, IN

21d • Onsite

About The Position

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry. The Position: The Logistics Coordinator is responsible to manage all aspects of logistics throughout Great Dane’s supply chain for its production facilities. This requires maintaining and organizing efficient transportation to meet production requirements including scheduling delivery of raw materials to multiple manufacturing facilities. The Coordinator will also schedule delivery of finished goods (trailers) to meet customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or logistics preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of experience in the Logistics or Transportation industry.
• 1-3 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Materials Planning or Scheduling/Supply Chain, etc. in the Manufacturing industry.
• Good communication skills and professionalism are a must when dealing with peers, customers, and sales personnel in the office, on the phone or via e-mail.
• Ability to work under stress in fast paced environment. Constantly having to react to problems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet time requirements while addressing additional requests in a timely manner is necessary to succeed in this position.
• Well organized and efficient problem solver.
• Able to work independently and able to make decisions on own.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and the ability to learn company specific software (JD Edwards).
• Use of office machines such as phones, fax, copiers, and scanners.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a TMS system would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation with carriers from vendors to ensure safe and timely pickup and delivery of production parts.
• Ensure plants have inventory to support production schedule without inflating inventory.
• Continually reviews freight costs to keep costs down where possible.
• Monitoring shipments, costs, correct routing, and timeliness.
• Streamline shipping and transportation processes.
• Review open purchase orders from vendors to optimize routing.
• Address and resolve shipment shortage and damage claims.
• Serve as liaison between suppliers, carriers, purchasing departments, and warehouses.
• Assist purchasing in order quantity needs to maximize transportation costs versus inventory levels.
• Consolidate orders to minimize LTL & parcel shipments from suppliers.
• Approve/resolve carrier invoice issues.
• Coordinate delivery of finished goods with Sales/Customers.
• Maintain inventory and shipping records of finished goods.
• Develop and maintain carrier relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level