Logistics Coordinator

Greif • Van Wert, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. OUR VISION: Being the customer service company in the world. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. Under minimal supervision, the Logistics Coordinator performs a variety of activities within Logistics. This role possesses responsibilities for load planning and Transportation Management System (TMS) support. The coordinator assists with inventory management, production scheduling, warehouse management, as well as coordination of freight shipments and document preparation. They may also assist in daily account activities including performing and auditing invoicing. Responsibilities include problem-solving and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Typically possesses technical training after high school
• 6 or more years of relevant experience.
• Possesses knowledge of trucking and transportation industries, warehouse operations, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Good attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team, both internal and external to the Logistics function.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of a Transportation Management System (TMS).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various load planning activities, including determining the optimal route, mode and carrier to balance price, service, and availability.
• Coordinates with plant customer service and/or Logistics colleagues on exceptions, rush orders and order changes.
• Provides TMS support and identifies areas of improvement within the system.
• Assists with inventory management, freight shipment coordination, and document preparation.
• Identifies improvement opportunities across the site, including in the inventory and counting processes.
• Identifies synergies across business units to drive down out of route miles and/or empty miles.
• Assists in daily logistic account activities as well as in the auditing of invoices and set up of accounts for payment.
• May fill in for, assist, or interface with other plant support functions including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer service/order entry, proofreading orders, scheduling, shipping, receiving, ordering supplies, and receiving visitors.
• Incorporates and ensures safety observances are met, including use of all PPE by colleagues, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• medical
• dental
• paid time off
• other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.
• competitive salary
• opportunity for growth
• eligible for a short-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed