Logistics Coordinator

3M•Cottage Grove, MN

5d•$74,644 - $91,231•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Logistics Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by coordinating the transportation of goods to local and national 3M locations, subsidiaries, and customers. You will determine how loads will be sent, allocate inventory to specific orders, and coordinate trailer or container ordering. You will also evaluate the hazard class of shipments and ensure all regulations are followed for material labeling and paperwork preparation in accordance with DOT and 3M STORM manual. You will maintain training qualification as a Hazardous Materials Coordinator per 3M STORM manual. You will coordinate, process, and maintain transportation documentation to ensure accountability by keeping accurate records, generating bills of lading, and checking orders for accuracy. You will generate computer reports such as picklists, BOL, hazardous manifest and declarations, and certificates of analysts. You will work with Planners, Supply Chain Analyst, and Dock Operators to coordinate pick and ship orders to meet customers’ demands and resolve issues to meet on-time delivery. You will work with corporate transportation to ensure trailer availability, efficient routing, and carrier selection. You will provide customer service and respond to special requests for items such as expedited orders and special reports to 3M customers and sales organization centers. You will audit and prepare invoices for payment. You will resolve, document, and provide feedback on shipping and/or receiving discrepancies such as incomplete orders, incorrect invoices listed on a load ticket, missing freight, damaged freight, unmatched freight bills, etc. to ensure customer satisfaction and accurate orders.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and six (6) years of experience in a Manufacturing setting.
OR Bachelor's Degree (completed and verified prior to start) and three (3) years of experience in a Manufacturing setting.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of shipping & receiving, logistics and/or warehouse experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
Is proficient in shipping hazardous materials through all transportation modes, understands and applies all DOT and Storm manual rules governing the shipment of hazardous goods.
Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and take the initiative to resolve issues before they become problems.
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion.
Prefers to stay busy with a full workload and enjoys meeting challenges.
Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel and Outlook.
Ability to handle work-related stress; handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the transportation of goods to local and national 3M locations, subsidiaries, and customers.
Determines how loads will be sent, allocates inventory to specific orders, coordinates trailer or container ordering.
Evaluates hazard class of shipments and ensures all regulations are followed for material labeling and paperwork preparation in accordance with DOT and 3M STORM manual.
Maintains training qualification as a Hazardous Materials Coordinator per 3M STORM manual.
Coordinates, processes and maintains transportation documentation to ensure their accountability by keeping accurate records, generating bills of lading, and checking orders for accuracy.
Generates computer reports such as picklists, BOL, hazardous manifest and declarations, and certificates of analysts.
Works with Planners, Supply Chain Analyst, and Dock Operators to coordinate pick and ship orders to meet customers’ demands and resolves issues to meet on time delivery.
Works with corporate transportation to ensure trailer availability, efficient routing, and carrier selection.
Provides customer service and responds to special requests for items such as expedited orders and special reports to 3M customers and sales organization centers.
Audits and prepares invoices for payment.
Resolves, documents, and provides feedback on shipping and/or receiving discrepancies such as incomplete orders, incorrect invoices listed on a load ticket, missing freight, damaged freight, unmatched freight bills, etc. to ensure customer satisfaction and accurate orders.
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.