Coordinator-Logistics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Request and obtain freight quotations from carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers.
• Support the selection and evaluation of carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics service providers based on cost, service, capacity, and performance.
• Review and audit freight invoices, rates, accessorial charges, and other transportation costs for accuracy
• Process and allocate logistics and freight costs for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
• Maintain accurate logistics records, shipment information, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and maintain shipping instructions and other transportation documentation required for domestic and international shipments.
• Communicate shipment delays, exceptions, or other transportation issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day account activities and communications with small parcel carriers, including Fed Ex, DHL, UPS, and other service providers.
• Support insurance claims and marine freight audit activities as required.
• Support the evaluation of domestic and international transportation activities across warehouses and warehouse systems.
• Support the development and implementation of logistics policies, procedures, and standard work practices
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing, Finance, and other departments on logistics-related activities for VE/VA initiatives.
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the logistics budget.
• Provide required logistics documentation and information to prospective business partners, carriers, freight forwarders, and other external parties.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external logistics providers to support service, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide support toward the certification and ensure compliance to customer required quality management systems (TISAX, TS16949, IATF, etc..)
• Positions that fall under the functions of Product Development, Legal, HR, IT and Executive Management are required to exercise a higher level of confidentiality and discretion in handling information the positions have access to.

• Supervision is typically received from the Manager - Custom Logistics.

• This position typically does not require the supervision of others.

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING
  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade and Customs with four years of job-related experience.
  • Equivalent combination of associate’s degree in Logistics or Trade Compliance with five or more years of experience or High School Degree with ten years of experience in Logistics or Trade Compliance
  • Training Preferred:
    Certified Customs Specialist, Intermediate Excel Knowledge
  • Experience in Automotive Manufacturing highly preferred
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required

• Problem Solving Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and respond to upset individuals
• Written Communication and Skills
• Technical in SAP MM Module
• MATH
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Basic Arithmetic.
• COMPUTER SKILLS
• Database / Contact Management Software
• Internet / Email
• Presentation Software
• Spreadsheet Software
• Word Processing Software

• Concentration and attentiveness
• Manage multiple projects and tasks
• Independent judgment and discretion
• Deescalate high conflict situations
• Read and comprehend instructions/work orders
• Respond to unpredictability
• Organize and prioritize
• Relate to others

• FREQUENTLY INCURRED (between 26% and 75% time on job)
• Ability to stand
• Ability to sit
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to hear…