Distribution Coordinator; Centennial

Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112

Company: Orica

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Distribution Coordinator in our North American headquarters in Centennial CO.

This position will manage the coordination of logistics and distribution activities, ensuring best practices in road transportation to minimize safety and security risks, lower costs and reduce lead time in supply. The role will work closely with the Business Management, Supply Chain, SHE’s, Transport Carriers and Manufacturing teams.

• Support the safety check point audit program to validate 3rd party carriers’ safety record.
• Successfully update the monthly contracted rates for all rail and truck transport as well as the fuel surcharges.
• Integrate critical management tools to challenge 3rd party carriers freight rates and accessorial charges.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for services delivered to Orica customers.
• Help coordinate market intelligence and knowledge to establish industry-leading practices for safety improvements.
• Work with team to find improved efficiency and productivity of logistics and distribution operations and processes.
• Execute the monthly plan working with Manufacturing teams, downstream businesses, and third parties.
• Supports delivery of Regional Supply Chain Strategy and Breakaway saving initiatives
• Support and prepare for the safety carrier conference every 18 months.

• Experience with dangerous goods freight and trucking is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of regulations relating to transportation for dangerous goods and distribution operations, coupled with experience with a variety of logistics sourcing strategies.
• Experience monitoring the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of NA logistics networks.
• Knowledge of SAP applications for transportation and Logistics.
• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values, and solid character.
• Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit.
• Show courage to make decisions yet is patient to make the right ones.
• Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity.
• Experience with dangerous goods class 1 will be a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of bulk transport equipment.
• Knowledge of regulations for US/Canada transportation.
• Full time Salaries position.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 3 days in office/2 days remote.
• Travel: 0-25% possible.
• Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Rail / Truck Transportation.
• Advanced English level/ Outstanding communication skills.
• Advanced Excel/Microsoft Skills.
• SAP Experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in transportation and warehouse operations.
• Experience developing and implementing product delivery strategies for more than one country and for more than one transportation mode.
• Demonstrated skills associated with building vendor relationships.

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

• Salary Range $59,475 – $83,265
• Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.