Logistics Coordinator

Refresco•Bentonville, AR

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Requirements

Must be able to work in a team environment.
Ability to problem solve as first course of action.
Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and with time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude.
Dependable and responsible.
Attention to detail.
Strong work ethic.
Honesty and integrity.
Enthusiasm and high energy.
Willingness to learn.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software/systems such as SAP S4Hanna.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
High school diploma or GED required.
2 years’ experience in logistics coordination, Supply Chain or Transportation Management.
Equivalent combinations of education, training and/or experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate the movement of goods and materials across multiple locations ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
Communicate with suppliers, carriers and internal teams to manage shipping schedules and resolve any transportation issues.
Monitor and track shipments providing updates and addressing transportation delays.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and company guidelines for the transportation and handling of goods.
Negotiate charges and fees with carriers and logistic providers to achieve cost-effective shipping solutions
Cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain and Plant operations to align execution with operational and customer needs.
Review reports to identify areas for improvement for cost, service and efficiency.
Plan and tender inbound and outbound loads via the TMS with transportation service providers for assigned plants and warehouses.
Consistently meet or exceed freight budget goals leveraging Real-Time Dynamic pricing (API) and the spot market comparing best market rate options.
Communicate issues related to shipment lead time and payloads.
Consistently leverage and monitor TMS tools to ensure service failures are minimized and communicated appropriately.
Ensure carriers are following Refresco and TMS guidelines.
Timely and accurately resolve rate request changes, accessory charges additions and invoice discrepancies.
Schedule pick-up appointment times as required.
Build consistent relationships and communications with transportation service providers and be knowledgeable of their rates, on time service, regional strengths and weaknesses.
Efficiently coordinate transportation service providers with varying shipment types including dry truckload, refrigerated truckload, intermodal, less-than-truckload, tanker, and hazardous materials
Maintain confidentiality of company information.