Logistics Coordinator - Naperville, United States - UPM

Description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you.

We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials.

Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world.

We live by our values - trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator in Naperville. The Logistics Coordinator manages day to day logistics operations as they pertain to import and/or domestic operations as assigned.

This includes continually steering UPM's logistics vendors/partners to perform in a manner that is optimal for UPM and its customers as well as balance the needs of the vendors/partners.

Greetings from your future manager:

• I'm excited to welcome a new Logistics Coordinator to our North American Pulp Commercial Team. As we build out a new team to support our exciting growth plans in North America, you will be motivated to build & develop this capability, allowing us to deliver industry leading results for our customers. I look forward to growing our business and building this critical capability together.
• Darren Barker, N.A. Pulp Sales Director_

What you will do:

• Oversee daily logistics operations related to UPM's North American logistics network including ports, warehouses, mills and overseas shipments as assigned
• Provide accurate logistics capacity forecasting
• Vendor capacity management in cooperation with vendors
• Management of exceptions and order prioritization
• Effective shipment followup and expediting to ensure ontime delivery
• Develop vendor operations which improve business processes and increase efficiencies (i.e. load planning procedure development, custom clearance processes)
• Implementation of cost effective solutions which maintain service levels
• Efficient and effective transportation load planning for assigned warehouses, ports and/or mill locations
• Internal communication and collaboration with other departments including customer service and order fulfillment and overseas mills as it relates to logistics operations including problem solving/resolution until final delivery of product to the customer
• External communication and collaboration with vendors, custom broker(s) and/or other relevant third parties for assigned logistics operations
• Support and steer other internal functions with respect to logístical issues
• Ongoing reconciliation of inventory across UPM and mill systems for assigned warehouse(s), including annual physical stocktaking and reconciliation

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• At least three (3) years' experience in logistics or a related field, five (5) years preferred Knowledge related to customs and/or compliance preferred depending on job assignments
• Exhibit UPM values: achieve together, renew with courage, trust and be trusted
• Basic knowledge related to UPM's value chain and supply chain activities
• Basic knowledge related to UPM's order fulfillment cycle
• Ability to balance service and cost within one's daily work
• Business understanding and knowledge
• Problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Ability to manage conflict
• Knowledge related to relevant IT tools and systems including Excel, GMES, Optimize It, OTM, PTDi, Sell it and Shipment Vision
• Ability to demonstrate high level of flexibility
• Supplier management skills
• Ability to manage ports/warehouses as well as rail/truck/IMDL carriers
• Ability to handle inquires as well as identify and resolve problems
• Inventory management skills
• Knowledge related to logistics KPIs
• Logistics planning knowledge
• Ability to execute logistics activities
• Knowledge related to CTPAT certification
• Advanced skills and knowledge related to customs administration

This is what we offer for you:
Safety and well-being - We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely.

A meaningful job - We do our work with professional pride, producing high-quality, sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.

Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.

Caring for people and the environment - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets, and we keep aiming higher. Together we can create a future beyond fossils

Comprehensive benefit package - UPM's benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional information:

Location:
Napervil