Logistics Coordinator

Description General Description: The Purchasing/Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for assisting and coordinating all internal logistical support functions of the facility. This will be a dynamic position with multiple responsibility sets. The role will include placing & follow up on purchase orders, transportation management, verifying daily receipts, and ensuring returns properly processed in accordance with site guidelines. A major point of focus for this position is process improvement and material flow inside the facility by improving operational efficiencies and tracking/providing results of measurables to leadership while delivering solutions to reduce costs. Primary Duties: Purchasing: Maintain accurate current costing from each supplier Place purchase orders to suppliers & customers. Following up to ensure requested delivery date confirmation/acceptance. Participate in Quarterly RFQ’s and vendor management reviews Assist with establishing/fluctuating raw material inventory levels to support dynamic business changes Review supply chain at risk (SCAR) materials with limited sources. Participate in action to mitigate risk Create Pareto of higher volume material to review costing improvements Ensure all expected receipts arrive daily. Communicate delivery failures to procurement/MRP/Inventory team immediately Maintain contact list for each carrier/supplier and follow up proactively ensuring required deliveries arrive on expected dates or advise scheduling team of possible threats prior to expected run dates Monitor & Track supplier delivery failures. Provide reporting back to supervision monthly for supplier management and service improvement Manage supply chain project/sample request program to ensure all feedback to all parties and projects brought to completion Source alternative supply channels of MRO & key material cost reductions Transportation: Issue RFQ’s to carriers to obtain lowest pricing/highest service level for collect or comparison for PPD& add purchases Track carrier issues to eliminate/reduce expenses incurred by facility or its customers Proactively communicate with & verify bulk carriers appointment times to ensure schedule kept and within reason. Assist with TMS platform identification and installation to control freight costs Manage delivery calendars for all warehouses in the company Schedule internal trucking service for optimal utilization General Duties: Assist in internal communication improvement (sharepoint/ERP/email) to confirm all processes flowing smoothly and important information exchanged timely and materials distributed in expedient fashion Drive process improvement for internal and external material flow by increasing speed of throughput, minimizing non value add steps, and maximizing effectiveness of equipment and personnel available. Perform multiple roles and various duties/projects as assigned by facility management team Assist with all inventories and help identify weaknesses/challenges in advance of becoming major threat to schedule achievement Requirements Qualifications: Careful attention to detail and high level of organization is required Aptitude for problem solving and effective prioritization Excellent customer service skills and ownership mentality Take initiative and exemplify follow through on all projects Strong computer experience in ERP/MRP software packages, as well as Microsoft Office Professional demeanor with superior verbal and written skills Experience in inventory management, warehouse or purchasing operation, and customer service Ability and experience working on projects and with various levels of people within an organization to achieve company goals and directives The above is a summary of the major responsibilities of the position and not a detailed description of all work requirements. Work assignments and accountabilities may change as the needs of the company require. Note: Sensitivity or allergies to various chemicals and / or aerosols will require close evaluation Work Environment: The working environment will generally be clean and comfortable; however, dusty conditions will be encountered from time-to-time, as will exposure to cool ambient temperatures in winter and warm ambient temperatures in summer. #J-18808-Ljbffr