Supply Chain Coordinator

Penske•Lima, OH

68d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Coordinator coordinates departmental processes and functions and provides management visibility through tracking, process oversight, auditing, research, and troubleshooting. The role reconciles inventory and material flow through a warehouse or manufacturing site, generates reports, and analyzes order and inventory data. It investigates and resolves discrepancies and uploads accurate information to relevant systems and user communities. The coordinator uses financial and operational standards to make decisions affecting delivery dates and customer requirements, and works with vendors and suppliers on behalf of customers to support network efficiency. The position is Monday through Friday on the day shift. It requires work in non-climate-controlled conditions, regular and predictable attendance, and willingness to travel as necessary and work the hours needed to accomplish job duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer transportation management and inventory systems.
Ability to work independently; customer-service, interpersonal, multitasking, organizational, teamwork, and flexibility skills required.
Verbal and written communication skills required.
Strong numerical, time-management, and problem-solving skills required.
Advanced computer skills, including Excel and Outlook, required.
Experience using office tools such as MS Office or Google Suite.
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish job duties, and work at the specific location required.
Must complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Must be able to read, communicate verbally and/or in writing, remember and analyze information, and remember and understand instructions or guidelines.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of Transportation Management experience, preferably focused on shipment coordination.

Responsibilities

Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
Work with suppliers and carriers to correct part or shipment issues.
Communicate and document critical information accurately and promptly for internal associates and customers.
Identify cost-saving opportunities for the customer.
Reconcile inventory and material flow through a warehouse or manufacturing site.
Generate reports and analyze order and inventory data.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies, and upload correct information to systems and user communities.
Apply financial and operational standards when making decisions that affect delivery dates and customer requirements.
Interact with vendors and suppliers on behalf of the customer to support network efficiency.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.