Logistics Coordinator - Hicksville, NY

Smurfit Westrock•Hicksville, NY

14d•$48,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator plans and executes departmental objectives and output, managing shipping and inventory control, including off-site warehousing facilities. The role plans and manages departmental productivity, quality, and other outputs, and works with other managers to resolve systemic issues. The position supports staff through resources, training, and performance feedback; conducts performance evaluations and corrective actions; and coordinates employee interviews, selection, and training with Human Resources. It also ensures departmental compliance with safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and environmental requirements. The role analyzes current and upcoming demand and plans adequate capacity in people and equipment to meet it. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least five years of experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing, or a related field.
Technical knowledge of and experience managing Warehouse Management Systems and shipping/pick-and-pack systems.
Demonstrated freight knowledge and negotiation experience.
Demonstrated success managing and leading shipping, inventory, and receiving operations in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong understanding of MRP systems and forecasting as they relate to inventory replenishment.
Experience establishing and maintaining production metrics and performance standards.
Experience in workforce selection, supervision, and development.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills, including use of quality tools.
Ability to identify and act on opportunities based on gaps between actual and maximum capacity.
Ability to plan and organize work, people, and time effectively, maintain discipline to the plan, and meet current and future demand.
Math and measurement skills to analyze and report on metrics.
Ability to collaborate with leadership in a multifunctional environment.
Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, safety rules and procedures, and operating, maintenance, and technical policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to lead change and relate effectively to others at all organizational levels.
Ability to maintain good attendance.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Manage shipping and inventory control, including off-site warehousing facilities.
Plan and manage departmental productivity, quality, and other outputs.
Use problem-solving techniques to facilitate resolution of problems and work with other managers to resolve systemic issues.
Provide staff with needed resources, support, and training.
Provide performance feedback, including reinforcing performance that meets or exceeds objectives and addressing performance that does not consistently meet objectives.
Write and provide accurate, specific, and timely performance evaluations within 30 days of the due date.
Write and conduct corrective actions for performance that fails to meet performance or policy requirements.
Ensure departmental compliance with safety and GMP requirements, including reinforcing their importance in department meetings.
Ensure environmental requirements for the area are followed.
Interview, select, and train employees in coordination with Human Resources.
Analyze current and upcoming demand and plan adequate people and equipment capacity.
Act on identified potential safety problems and work to resolve them.
Perform other job duties as assigned.