- Process shipment documentation and inspect completed orders
- Plan and maintain weekly shipping schedule to ensure on-time pick and delivery of customer products
- Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (such as warehouse workers, vendors, purchasing managers, suppliers etc.)
- Utilize JD Edwards ERP system to enter and track information
- Coordinate with broker on international shipments
- Act as a liaison between management, carriers, and customers
- Generate paperwork packages for internal use
- Ensure timely and cost-effective shipment methods
- Evaluate carrier performance and resolving issues with orders and logistics
- Negotiate the price of shipment transportation with carriers
- Identify shipping issues and implement solutions in a timely manner
- Create and present reports for upper management
- Additional projects and duties as necessary
- High School Diploma or equivalency exam required.
- 2+ years' experience in a Logistics Coordinator position or similar within a Manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with ERP and freight portals
- Knowledge of logistics, operations, and shipping procedures and documentation
- Strong customer-service focus with pleasant and professional telephone manner
- Detail oriented
- Well-developed organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a team player by actively participating in assigned teams as well as inter-company, cross-functional and/or special committees
- Demonstrates communications skills necessary to effectively interact with coworkers and outside contacts
Logistics Coordinator - Rutherford, United States - IDEX
Description
If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for managing daily shipping and distribution activities. This role ensures complete orders are shipped and delivered in a timely manner. A successful Logistics Coordinator is analytical, well-organized and excels in communication. Must be comfortable with information systems and have great knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures to ensure that shipping processes are running smoothly and effectively.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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Job Family: Operations
Business Unit: Airtech