What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Polyplex USA LLC?
Logistics Coordinator
Typical Schedule: M-F, Day shift (8 hours)
Needs to be flexible for PM hours
Position: Logistics Coordinator
Reports to: Logistics Supervisor
Polyplex offers a full line of Benefits (BCBS of Alabama for medical, Guardian- Dental; EyeMed- Vision).
Additional benefits such as team life, STD, LDT and identity theft covered at 100%.
401k: company matches 3.5% on an employee's contribution of 6%
Paid leave:
80 hours of accrued Vacation,
24 hours of accrued Emergency Leave,
10 paid Holidays
Expectations
The person is expected to be reliable and motivated with a sense of urgency for the goals of the department. Ensure all Shipping documents are received and distributed to the CSR team. Verify all freight invoices and ensure that quotes are attached to invoices. Ensure all Pick List and third party BOL’s are distributed to Shipping Coordinator and Shift Leads in a timely manner. Set up booking for all LTL and FTL Shipments. Maintain Master Shipping Log and required weekly and monthly reports. Negotiate freight rates.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the arrangement of trucks and scheduling of pick up times.
- Implement any special instruction from CSR’s or customers
- Will present a shipping report in person in the shipping meeting each morning.
- Facilitate cross training across all Shift Leads and Shipping Coordinator.
- Regular interaction with Shift Leads on any freight and/or shipment issues.
- Provide BOL’s from third parties and Pick List to Logistics to load trucks
- Complete weekly and monthly reports
Requirements
- Have the knowledge and ability to perform all job functions.
- Working knowledge of Outlook email, Microsoft office products.
- Basic excel skills
- Ability to work with outside venders and negotiate
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
Competencies
- Technical Expertise
- Freight/shipping knowledge
- Computer skills (office, email, internal system)
Behavioral
- Safety Orientation
- Ability to work as a team member
- Self-motivation
- Ability to communicate with all levels of organization
Ideal Incumbent profile
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Industry Experience: 3-5 years in warehousing and/or logistics
Equal Opportunity Employer
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