Transportation Coordinator

Amneal•Glasgow, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating/overseeing the shipping and receiving of finished goods, packaging and raw material(s), machinery, etc to and from Amneal facilities and its affiliates, domestic and international. This position assists in the daily logistics of the company, while providing feedback to the Supervisor of Logistics.

Requirements

Experience with shipping and receiving of finished goods, packaging, and raw materials.
Experience with domestic and international shipping processes.
Familiarity with Freight Forwarders and Brokers.
Proficiency in using transportation provider software systems.
Ability to prepare and update monthly reports.
Skill in verifying shipping quotes for cost efficiency and accuracy.
Ability to re-route freight as needed.
Understanding of Inventory Control processes.
Experience supporting the development and implementation of transportation/logistics software.
Ability to provide support to multiple departments.
Knowledge of state, federal, environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations.
Experience communicating fulfillment status and issues.
Ability to maintain documentation and ratings on carriers.

Responsibilities

Coordinates daily activity to track location and movement of inventory, finished goods, packaging and raw material(s), machinery, etc via rail cars, barges, trucks, and other forms of transportation.
Obtains shipping rates for all transportation requests to ensure the most cost effective, secure, and timely manner.
Coordinates international shipping processes; ensures clearance, delivery, etc for in and out bound shipments. Works directly with Freight Forwarders, Brokers, etc to ensure process is smooth from Shipper to Consignee.
Utilizes various transportation provider software systems to facilitate material movement planning and scheduling.
Prepares and updates monthly reports, and updates Supervisor on any issues.
Verifies shipping quotes, domestic and international, to ensure cost efficiency and accuracy.
Re-routes freight as needed to meet demands and minimize costs.
Supports/backs-up Inventory Control as needed.
Supports the development, implementation, and execution of the transportation/logistics software as needed.
Provides support to multiple departments within the organization as needed.
Ensures compliance with all state, federal, environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations.
Communicates fulfillment status and/or issues within the organization to points including Logistics Management, Sales, and Customer Service.
Maintains documentation and ratings on carriers such as Cargo Liability Certificates, Hazmat Certification, Safety Ratings, Interstate Commerce Authority, etc.