Logistics Coordinator

JTEKT Column Systems North America•Hopkinsville, KY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

JTEKT Column Systems North America is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to monitor, coordinate, and support logistics for both facilities. The coordinator negotiates domestic and international transportation rates, approves shipment requests and freight bills, coordinates with suppliers, carriers, and a third-party logistics group, and works to ensure timely deliveries and freight payments. The role also analyzes supply chain data and transportation methods, handles freight claims and shipment tracking, maintains logistics records and reports, expedites materials, and oversees supplier production, packaging, and packaging cost savings. The role reports to the Production Control Manager and may require local travel to various worksites.

Requirements

A degree in a social science or management field.
Three to five years of proven experience in logistics or supply chain management.
Three years of experience in a production control environment.
Experience with international shipping and customs regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent math aptitude.
Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
Teamwork skills to support other departments and office personnel.
Computer savvy, with working knowledge of logistics software and previous computer experience, preferably with PC and mainframe systems.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Negotiate domestic and international transportation rates for both facilities.
Approve freight bills and shipment requests.
Work with the third-party logistics group to ensure freight bills are submitted and paid on time.
Analyze supply chain data and logistics processes to identify and implement improvements and cost-effective transportation methods.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Develop and maintain positive business relationships with logistics providers and suppliers.
Coordinate with suppliers and carriers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
Resolve transportation and logistics system problems.
Establish milk-runs where necessary.
Evaluate and process freight claims.
Monitor product movement and track shipments across different channels.
Maintain records of transactions related to logistics operations and administer company freight reports.
Expedite materials as required, including requesting expedited shipments from delinquent suppliers.
Establish production and packaging requirements for suppliers and address supplier packaging issues.
Achieve packaging cost savings.
Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.