Logistics Coordinator

Zekelman • Rochelle, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Logistics Coordinator at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing plant logistics operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has strong organizational skills. This position is based in Chicago, IL and will work closely with our Rochelle, IL facility.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree preferred
• 2+ years logistics experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and with minimal supervision
• Ability to attend work full-time onsite daily per the posted schedule.
• Excellent data management and analytical skills
• Very detail oriented
• Excellent organization skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Ability to work within a team and with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Dispatching and scheduling truck loads, as well as ensuring other aspects of the logistics teams needs are met.
• Schedule delivery appointments at customer to accommodate on-time deliveries.
• Maintain relationships with Zekelman carrier base; ensure all carriers abide by Zekelman rules and regulations.
• Scheduled loads to maximize shipments
• Use a combination of our TMS system, email and phone to ensure all loads are covered to meet customer fill rate requirements.
• Research and implement ways to decrease costs whenever possible without hindering customer services
• Communicate with your manager and the sales department on any customer service issue as it relates to carriers.
• Coordinate with warehouses\shipping department to increase loading efficiencies.
• Proactive communication with your manager, sales & operations
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan and Profit Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards
• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree