Logistics Coordinator, US

Requisition ID: 40195 ?Job Description McCain Foods is looking for a highly motivated individual who can excel in a fast paced environment and is excited about challenging projects, delivering solutions and working with people. We are seeking a talented, bright and hardworking individual with a proven track record of success. The primary responsibility of the Logistics Coordinator position is to work with Supply Chain stakeholders, Carriers Partners, and Warehouse Partners to coordinate day-to-day operations, ensuring customer and intra-McCain shipments are created, tracked, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate for this position is curious about our business, processes, and understands the importance of service excellence. Must possess strong technical skills, analytical capabilities, critical thinking, and verbal as well as written communication skills. Able to work within guidelines and procedures, function effectively under time constraints with changing priorities, and balance multiple activities simultaneously. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: tTender customer shipments, warehouse replenishment orders and inbound material purchases to carriers per McCain approved routing guide while maximizing trailer utilization (cube and weight) and managing cost tCoordinate resources with McCain warehouse operations to assist carriers in booking appointments with focus on prioritizing inbound receipts and outbound shipments to maximize customer order fulfillment tManage and control freight costs providing a sustainable cost advantage though competitive shipment cost and overall spend within budget tMeasure and monitor On Time Delivery service levels for a defined region or customer and take proactive action when targets are not being met tUtilize logistics software tools to optimize procedures which includes (not limited to) the TMS (BluJay) system Transportation Planning Tool, Freight Builder, Load Messages/Advisor, Dispatch Console, Supply Chain Console, Rate Inquiry, and Reports tAudit and approve, deny or adjust carrier unplanned accessorial submissions per policy within required processing timeline tCoordinate resources between the Logistics Services Group, Transportation Analytics and Freight Compliance Team, Carrier and Receiver to assist in resolving claim issues tMonitor daily delivery activity and communicate/respond to delays tAfter-hours, Holiday and Weekend Support Coverage tEstablish and maintain excellent working relationships with carriers, warehouses, Customer Service and Deployment planners tWork collaboratively with Customer Service to provide best in class service to customers (both external and internal) tWork with other departments to avoid and resolve service related issues for all shipment types tDevelop and implement ideas for continuous improvement t REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: tIdeal candidate will have a University degree with a business major, or relevant experience. University degree with Logistics or Supply Chain major Preferred tSupply Chain experience, familiar with logistics, transportation and warehouse operations tEffective communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization tTact and diplomacy ensuring professionalism when dealing with internal customers and outside vendors - ability to build strong relationships tResults focused with a bias towards action, continuous improvement, and decisiveness tSelf-motivated with Team Player skills, positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow tStrong technical skills including working knowledge and proficiency with SAP, BluJay TMS and MS Office tThorough, detail oriented with analytical and critical thinking skills tCustomer focused and solutions-oriented t

Compensation

Package: $52,600.00 - $70,200.00 . USD annually The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job