Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Procurement Manager, the Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing and optimizing inbound and outbound transportation activities across Nature's Pride Nutrition, Excel Feeds, and Clearbrook Grain & Milling. This position is accountable for coordinating and tracking freight movements by truck, rail, ocean, and intermodal transportation to ensure products are delivered safely, on time, and at the most cost-effective rate.

The Supply Chain & Logistics Coordinator collaborates closely with Procurement, Operations, Production, Sales, Suppliers, and Carriers to maintain reliable supply chain performance while identifying opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, transportation efficiencies, and improved utilization of company transportation assets. This role utilizes data analytics, reporting tools, and emerging AI technologies to improve decision-making, optimize freight planning, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a professional and positive image of the company.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, suppliers, customers, and transportation providers.
• Support company objectives related to safety, quality, service, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Coordinate and monitor inbound shipments of bulk commodities and packaged goods across all facilities.
• Schedule and manage inbound transportation by:
  • Full Truckload(FTL)
  • Less Than Truckload (LTL)
  • Rail
  • Intermodal
  • Ocean Containers
  • Bulk Tankers.
• Track shipments from origin to destination and proactively communicate delays or service disruptions.
• Coordinate delivery appointments with receiving departments.
• Ensure carriers, suppliers, Operations, Production, and mills are aligned on timing, quantities, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor shipment status daily and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve transportation issues including delays, shortages, damages, and missed deliveries.
• Maintain freight records, bills of lading, rail documents, container information, and shipment tracking data.

• Coordinate railcar movements and carrier communications.
• Monitor railcar cycle times and identify demurrage reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate intermodal container shipments from ports to destination facilities.
• Track arrivals and proactively manage potential service interruptions.
• Work with operations and production to ensure timely unloading and return of equipment to avoid detention and demurrage charges.

• Track ocean shipments from overseas suppliers through arrival at destination.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, ports, drayage providers, and carriers.
• Monitor vessel schedules and container movements.
• Ensure import documentation is complete and submitted on time.
• Support customs clearance activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve transit times and reduce landed freight costs.

• Coordinate outbound shipments of feed products, ingredients, and commodities as required.
• Schedule transportation with carriers, company-owned trucks, and customers.
• Ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
• Assist Sales and Customer Service teams with freight planning and delivery scheduling.
• Monitor freight costs and service performance.
• Support shipment documentation requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve utilization of company-owned trucks and transportation assets while balancing the use of third-party carriers.

• Develop and maintain transportation schedules that support production requirements and inventory targets.
• • Collaborate with Procurement to ensure transportation capacity is secured for incoming ingredients.
  • Work closely with Operations and Production teams to understand upcoming demand requirements, production schedules, inventory levels, and transportation constraints.
  • Support contingency planning during supply chain disruptions.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to…