Logistics Coordinator - Forney Mill

Smurfit Westrock • Forney, TX • 5h ago

2903 - LOGSCORD - Logistics Coordinator

The Logistics Coordinator position is responsible for ensuring the successful movement of orders from vendors to our Distribution Center and stores; coordinating information regarding pickup and delivery details. This position manages orders and takes every measure possible to ensure that each order is delivered in full and in good condition on the date requested while providing the best delivery service at the lowest cost possible.

Primary Duties

Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.

Manages day-to-day flow of machine orders, and updates Daily Production and Run Schedules

Oversees scheduling and secures lowest cost freight for inbound and outbound materials that affect multiple areas across the company

Negotiates rates and surge capacity requirements with common carriers

Tracks and traces shipments by gathering information via email, phone calls and/or carrier website to ensure timely pickup and delivery of shipments

Oversees the inbound delivery appointments for all loads

Provides updates to receivers and stores/customers on the status of loads; also verifies loads have arrived on time and in good condition

Leads yard inspections and audits, load planning and dispatch duties using both dedicated fleet and common carrier resources

Oversees the optimization and daily routing of outbound customer orders

Collects, analyzes and presents data for trends and works with the management team to develop, implement and execute corrective action plans with providers

Analyzes data to find trends and opportunities to decrease spend and eliminate waste

Maintains carrier ranking system using performance and cost for carrier scorecard

Provides outstanding internal and external customer service through communication

Coordinates with home-office Invoicing Team to ensure timely and accurate completion of weekly customer invoices

Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment

Contributes to a clean and safe Facility

May be assigned to other projects and duties

Job Qualifications

College degree required, concentration in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred

Minimum 2-4 years of experience within a fast-paced Logistics or Supply Chain environment preferred; retail experience a plus

Transportation Management System (TMS) Experience Required

Ability to travel 5% a year, based on the business needs

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner

Past experience with load planning, logistics, dispatching or operations

Solid understanding of Transportation industry concepts and documentation, as well as industry trends

Customer focused attitude with the ability to work in group environment or independently with a minimal amount of direction

Excellent analytical and problem-solving with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Displays orientation to profitability and demonstrates knowledge of market and competition

Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific related software applications

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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