Transportation Coordinator

Job TitlePosition at Banner Industries A. M. Castle & Co.A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement.PURPOSE: This position is responsible for monitoring and coordinating transportation needs to determine the most effective mode and routing of products/material between customers, vendors, and other A. M. Castle facilities.Hours: 7:30am - 4pmCompensation: $20 - $23/hr + bonus eligibleESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (performs other duties as assigned):Determines the most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and Company facilities using the Transportation Module.Understands unique territory geography in order to determine most efficient routing between A.M. Castle facilities, external vendors, and customer locations.Creates shipping documents (packing slips, bill of ladings, material certifications) to go along with the materials via local fleet, LTL, TL, or Collect Shipments.Coordinates inbound shipments from Mills and outside processors.Provides customer service to inside sales group while focusing on delivery needs.Maintains control of emergency shipments and special delivery requests, which may require real-time decisions.Maintains local relationships with carriers and dedicated service providers.Works closely with Corporate Transportation Team and other stakeholders to continuously improve the performance of the transportation management module in D365.Adheres to published loading and shipping schedules to ensure on-time delivery.Helps maintain transportation solutions to customers and Company facilities.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GEDTwo years of experience in routing or similar rolePrior experience with, or ability to learn, various computer systems including Oracle and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), Microsoft Streets and MapsAdvanced computer skills including Microsoft OfficeAbility to perform under pressure and deadlines, in a fast-paced, high-energy environmentAbility to communicate with all levels and functional areas of the organizationStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of paperwork and informationAbility to work in a team environmentAdvanced oral and written communication skillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:General office environment (keyboard, mouse, telephone use)Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.