What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Champagne Metals?
Responsibilities of this position would include but not limited to:
- Planning, tracking, and updating the status of shipments
- Analyzing, creating, and managing logistics plans
- Providing freight rate quotes to various internal departments such as sales and supply chain
- Be able to pick material for orders
- Be able to work with common carriers that arrive for shipment and material drop-off
- Create and distribute loading lists and pick lists
- Negotiating freight pricing with freight vendors
- Maintain cordial relationships with vendors, customers, and truck drivers
- Ensure shipping methods comply with local, state, federal, and international regulations
- Organize and schedule truck traffic through the loading and unloading processes
- Schedule truck/trailer maintenance
- Receive inbound shipments
Preferred Skills
- Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
- Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Organization and time management skills
- Good collaboration and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes. Specifically, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Champagne Metals is a family-owned, quality driven company. We strive to provide the best benefits to our employees that we can, including 15 days PTO, 5% matching 401(K), BCBS health insurance, and other coverages with premiums paid by the company.