- Professional
- Bureau à Dekalb
Title: Senior Logistics Coordinator
Location: Dekalb, IL
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 3-4 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm (In-Office Tue - Thur)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Logistics Coordinator is responsible for transportation load planning and order management prior to shipment, as well as managing specialized recovery and ensuring on-time delivery.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Responsibilities:
• Execute product transportation efficiently and effectively by leveraging available tools and processes to surpass service expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer service, carriers, facilities, and deployment, while maintaining a professional demeanor in all forms of communication (in-person, phone, email, meetings, etc.).
• Demonstrate initiative and make informed decisions independently, considering customer needs, facility requirements, and carrier capacity, while escalating issues as necessary.
• Support the business Operational Master Plan, Continuous Excellence Initiatives, and Continuous Process Improvement efforts.
• Address and resolve conflicts and discrepancies in a positive, professional, and timely manner.
Functional Duties for Planning:
• Manage planning anomalies and analyze non-routine problems to understand underlying issues.
• Conduct final validation of plans and maintain accurate data.
• Establish connections between appointments and transit times.
• Create fully optimized freight orders.
• Perform initial carrier selection and manage exceptions (including order changes, rush requests, and accessorial validation).
• Oversee day-to-day carrier management.
Functional Duties for Service:
• Manage on-time pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Track shipments in transit and identify potential risks for mitigation.
• Maintain accurate date and appointment management.
• Handle exceptions.
Administrative Responsibilities:
• Foster strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Communicate daily regarding successes and areas for improvement.
• Engage in continuous education regarding Transportation and Supply Chain practices.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
Additional Duties:
• Perform other assigned tasks, which may include attending meetings, participating in projects, traveling, and undergoing training, all aimed at maximizing value for the company.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• High School Diploma, with a college education preferred.
• Requires a professional approach to internal and external customers.
• Transportation and/or logistics experience preferred
• Experience in a tactical and fast-paced office environment
• Strong customer service skills
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- $21.40 per hour + Overtime
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
ABOUT FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!
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