Logistics Coordinator
Houston
Job Description Job Description
JOB TITLE: LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT: LOGISTICS
REPORTS TO: LOGISTICS MANAGER
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:
Our purpose is to make height safety simple so our partners could focus on what’s important to them.
One Team. One Goal. We go further together – diverse in our talents, united in our goal of making safe simple.
Stand Tall. We step up to the toughest challenges and stand up for what’s right.
Dare to be Different. We’re open-minded and unafraid – prepared to go against the herd when we think there is a better way.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Facilitates operational aspects of offsite facility, including but not limited to shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, inventory management, claims
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly KPI’s to track and assess on-time shipping (OTS) performance to drive improvement
• Provide all required shipping documentation (Ocean Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, COO, etc.) for all imports and export functions
• Responsible for updating ERP with current and accurate delivery information, this includes OBL and customs release status
• Ensure the safe and timely pickup and delivery of shipments
• Monitor shipments costs and timelines
• Addressing and resolving shipment and inventory issues
• Work with Logistics Manager to implement and maintain carrier score card
• Work closely with Planning, Product development, Customer Service and Logistics colleagues both inside and outside the company to drive efficiency
• Weekly 3PL site visits (local)
• Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills:
• High School Diploma/GED or associate degree preferred
• Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize and execute against multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent follow-up skills
• Problem solving and strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience:
• 1 year of Logistics experience in similar role preferred
• Warehouse management experience preferred
• Experience with customer service
• Experience with all modes of transportation (Parcel, Rail, OTR, LTL, International Ocean/Air) preferred
• Experience with contract negotiation and account management
• Working knowledge of purchasing, distribution, and warehouse flow
• Experience with TMS, training experience a plus
Computer/technology skills:
• Type 40+ wpm, proficient in 10 Key and computer knowledge
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Outlook, Strong Excel skill (incl. Pivot, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Working knowledge of shipping software and websites (WorldShip, etc.)
• Epicor Vantage system experience is a plus
Physical Demands:
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally bending, reaching, and squatting throughout the shift
• This position requires sitting for extended amounts of time.
• This position may require you to walk from the office areas into the warehouse or shipping departments.