Logistics Coordinator

BASF SE • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join our Performance Chemicals team in Savannah, GA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

As a Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating uniquely tailored blends to meet the diverse requirements of Refining Catalysts' global customers. You will collaborate closely with the Quality Department across various sites and Product Management to address specific needs. Additionally, you will engage daily with the Logistics Supervisor, Production Planner, and Supply Chain Clerk to maintain and coordinate schedules, ensuring that the Operations Team has the necessary information and documentation.During your day shift as a Logistics Coordinator, you will

Issue daily work instructions detailing blending and shipping plans and provide off-shift guidance for supervisors and operators.
Monitor inventories of all component materials to maintain adequate levels for blending activities, ensuring SAP reflects the physical inventory
Lead and coordinate blending activities at both strategic and tactical levels. Strategically, ensure that Product Management’s requirements for blend compositions and each customer are met. Tactically, ensure that preliminary blends are completed in a timely manner to schedule shipping equipment.
Ensure that blend compositions account for quality variances, component availability issues, and logistical requirements within the shipping schedule.

Optimize component location by issuing rail switch instructions as needed.
Coordinate with both sister sites and the third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse to oversee product transfers and the drayage of containers.
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Requirements

• Possess a minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or quality‑focused environment with a high school diploma or equivalent, or hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field with limited experience.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently under broad objectives with minimal guidance, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership capabilities with an emphasis on relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
• Command proficiency in SAP PPM, MS Office, and other Yard Management Systems (YMS), with such knowledge preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Hold experience in the refining industry, with such background considered strongly preferred.
• Command proficiency in SAP PPM, MS Office, and other Yard Management Systems (YMS), with such knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue daily work instructions detailing blending and shipping plans and provide off-shift guidance for supervisors and operators.
• Monitor inventories of all component materials to maintain adequate levels for blending activities, ensuring SAP reflects the physical inventory
• Lead and coordinate blending activities at both strategic and tactical levels. Strategically, ensure that Product Management’s requirements for blend compositions and each customer are met. Tactically, ensure that preliminary blends are completed in a timely manner to schedule shipping equipment.
• Ensure that blend compositions account for quality variances, component availability issues, and logistical requirements within the shipping schedule.
• Optimize component location by issuing rail switch instructions as needed.
• Coordinate with both sister sites and the third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse to oversee product transfers and the drayage of containers.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED