Logistics Coordinator - USC Carlsbad, LLC

Location

Carlsbad Plant
1434 Potash Mines Road
Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA

• Promote safety culture through leadership, actions, and championing continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely transportation, storage, and delivery from the plant to the customer, the plant, & 3PLs.
• Work closely with production and warehouse to ensure product availability for shipment, aiding in achieving service and sales targets.
• Manage freight costs by evaluating plant transportation operations for improvement.

Accountable For:

• Creating a positive work environment and promoting a culture of safety, constant compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Daily order tendering, updating, and monitoring in SAP and TMX
• Regular collaboration and communication with senior management on logistics, disruptions, market forecasts, trends, and potential issues.
• Railcar way billing, tracking, and monitoring, including inbound and outbound.
• Matching inventory produced to transportation and storage needs with 3PL providers.
• Monitoring TMS and Live Load Tracking system and processes, requests, & problem resolution.
• Partnering with Quality Systems Manager to develop SQF standards for transportation and 3PL providers.
• Staying ahead of events by monitoring and communicating trends, disruptions, and seasonal information that may impact transportation and delivery efforts.
• Ensuring product is moved and stored in high-quality conditions, reaching customers in satisfactory condition.
• Conducting root cause analysis for transportation complaints, identifying the source of disruption, and taking corrective action.
• Providing transportation and logistics analysis and support for new business development projects; provide best practices suggestions concerning transportation
• Analyzing daily, weekly, and monthly data to improve processes and minimize costs.
• Working with customer service on order changes to ensure customers orders are received as requested.
• Working with Territory Managers providing updates on loads.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education, Experience, and

Certifications:

• At least 5 years of in inventory, transportation, delivery, and distribution.
• Proficient knowledge of railroad operations, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Proficient in Adobe Pro.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in MS Dynamics.
• Proficient in Transportation Management Systems operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT guidelines.

Plus/Preferred:

• Associates/Bachelor's degree in business, transportation/supply chain.
• Packaging plant experience is highly preferred.
• Accredited certification in logistics, transportation, or supply chain accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of SQF FDA/FMA, NSF, DOT, MSHA and OSHA regulatory guidelines.

Core

Skills:

• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, project specifications, contracts, and procedure manuals; write routine reports; complete log sheets; and maintain required project documentation and paperwork.
• Mathematics: Ability to calculate figures and amounts related to budgets, project costs, inventory, production, schedules, quantities, measurements, and performance metrics.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect and evaluate data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, follow written and verbal instructions, and make sound recommendations that support safe and effective project execution.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Accountability: Takes ownership of results; follows through on commitments; and holds self and others to established standards.
• Big Picture Thinking: Understands how daily decisions impact safety, quality, cost, and service; prioritizes work to meet overall business objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly and respectfully; listens for understanding; and escalates issues appropriately.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, and productivity; supports standard work; and…