Transportation Coordinator

Outokumpu Careers • Saraland, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the daily execution of Logistics operations, ensuring accurate system transactions, timely shipments, and effective coordination with internal teams. It contributes to process improvement, maintains SOPs and reporting, and provides reliable support for urgent or non‑standard logistics needs. The position helps ensure efficient, compliant, and continuous logistics performance across the organization. Each person is on call one week a month including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant career experience or 4 years relevant career experience
• Understanding of Logistics Management principles (transportation, warehousing, inventory control)
• Experience with shipping/receiving
• Familiarity with domestic and international shipping regulations
• Proficient ability in working within SAP, Excel & PowerPoint
• Must have track record and ability to maintain positive team dynamics
• Ability to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational habits
• Communication and coordination with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams
• Time management and ability to handle multiple shipments or deadlines
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily execution and management of Logistics operations activity which could include Intercompany movements (in and out bound), Outbound Materials, External Warehouse activities, Other ad hoc logistic duties
• Develop and implement new/improved processes and procedures for effective and efficient Logistics practices
• Support business departments on execution of urgent shipments
• Ensure quick and precise system execution for the delivery of OTK products
• Work proactively with Production, Sales and Panning departments to ensure continuous support
• Assist internal team members on critical shipments and non-standard requests
• Follow processes in full compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory guidelines when applicable
• Prepare and maintain SOP’s for all departmental activities
• Develop and maintain reporting to measure associated area(s) of responsibility
• Coordinate and execute special projects and additional services as requested
• Ability to take calls when on-call

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
• Retirement plan and company matching 6%
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation assistance may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees