Supply Chain Coordinator

Penske • Warren, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Coordinator manages material follow-up and material flow from suppliers through parts distribution centers. The role uses operational standards and processes to make decisions affecting supplier ship dates and customer requirements, and manages supplier relationships on behalf of the customer to help ensure parts ship on time.

This position is based onsite with the customer in Warren, Michigan. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position currently requires three onsite days per week, with the possibility of needing to work onsite five days per week.

The role requires regular, predictable, full attendance; the ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions; and willingness to travel as necessary and work the hours needed to accomplish job duties. Applicants must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.

The associate must be able to read, communicate verbally and in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines. Duties may require standing, walking, sitting, frequent use of hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reaching with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer transportation management and inventory systems.
• Ability to work independently and provide customer service.
• Ability to deal effectively with others, multitask, stay organized, and work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong numerical, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using office tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours needed to accomplish job duties, and work at the required location.
• Willingness to complete the Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform the described standing, walking, sitting, hand-use, reaching, communication, reading, memory, and vision demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• One year of transportation management experience, preferably focused on shipment coordination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor suppliers and follow up on parts to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
• Communicate and document critical information accurately and promptly for internal associates and customers.
• Escalate issues when suppliers are not meeting ship dates.
• Partner with the team to communicate and drive performance standards.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED