Logistics Coordinator

All ELLWOOD Groups•New Castle, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This LOGISTICS COORDINATOR position reports to the Manager – Production Planning and Logistics and is responsible for scheduling carriers for shipment of products, processing Bills of Ladings for shipments, and providing assistance to the Production Planning and Sales staff, where necessary. About Ellwood Quality Steels: Family-owned business with long-range vision. The world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot. Unmatched commitment to our customers. Emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving. Continual investment in our people, process, and equipment. Highly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology. A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence. www.ellwoodqualitysteels.com Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.; Associates Degree in Business preferred
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Manufacturing/Shipping environment.
Good computer skills with proficiency – Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) preferred.
Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

Steel manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates and enters Bills of Lading for shipments, schedules truck and rail shipments and confirms shipments.
Coordinates carrier rates and performance data.
Expedites rail shipments including tracking of inbound and outbound railcars.
Schedules the return of customer claims and miscellaneous materials that need returned to EQS.
Supports sales efforts for consistent product delivery to EQS customers.
Creates daily line up of truck shipments for “cold” outbound loads.
Distributes Bill of Lading acknowledgements to customers.
Receives logistics related phone calls and coordinates with the shipping department.
Provides back up to the ENS Shipping/Logistics Coordinator and EQS Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist, as needed.
Coordinates with outside service vendors to schedule incoming and outgoing loads.
Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.
Must have ability and desire to work well with others.
Meets attendance requirements.
Performs other duties as deemed necessary.