What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Oldcastle APG?
Job ID: 517118
Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for scheduling/routing fleet and hired haul shipments for manufacturing plants & distribution yards throughout the West coast and Western Canada. They will seek to optimize efficiency of shipments by effectively utilizing equipment through planning backhaul loads and maximizing drivers' hours of service.
Job Location
This is an on-site role in Phoenix, AZ.
Job Responsibilities
- Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers.
- Coordinate regional shipment requests from multiple manufacturing locations to optimize routing.
- Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements.
- Serve as the carrier point of contact, locating capacity to meet variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions to carriers, and ensuring proper insurance & safety requirements are met.
- Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damage or missing product.
- Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents as required.
- Coordinate with production, customer service, and sales team to expedite and trace shipments.
- Audit and maintain carrier records in compliance with company standards.
Job Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily accomplish each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Minimum two-year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training, or education
- Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling of internal fleet equipment
- Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Generally works in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
