Position Title: Logistics Coordinator
Job Summary
The Logistics Activity Coordinator is responsible for utilizing client standard processes and technologies to manage material movement including raw materials and finished goods within a chemical manufacturing site(s) This position is designed to focus the plant’s efforts on material movements, whether they are rew material receipts or finished good shipments. The position is expected to organize and align personnel and resources to maximize the utility of resources now engaged in receiving and shipping. The coordinator seamlessly handles three business units with differing needs, utilizes two different erm systems and interfaces with our external warehouse.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities with % Breakdown:
Identify the major activities or responsibilities of the job (usually 4 to 6). Using a short phrase name or list each activity; estimate the percentage of time spent on each one. Then describe each activity in detail, and how it is done. Use increments of 10% and higher.
- The jobholder pulls open orders from SAP and Oracle and communicates orders and shipping arrangements to operators, shift leaders and warehouse personnel on a daily basis – 30%
- Uses same reports to contact carriers to set up a pickup schedule -15%
- Shipping log from previous day is reviewed and any shipping issues are communicated to the warehouse personnel and client’s customer service departments-20%
- Open orders and issues with orders for the joint venture, client, and their customers are addressed daily – 10%
- Work effectively with others throughout the supply chain organization to solve problems and meet performance goals for customer satisfaction and margin -5%
- Provide insight and escalate concerns as soon as possible so that Customer Service and demand planning is aware of delivery/supply challenges -5%
- This jobholder will be the primary backup for the Logistics Supervisor – 5%
- Complete and process all paperwork for shipment in SAP/Oracle – 10%
Minimum Qualifications and Education Required
Min Years of Experience: 3 years’ experience required
Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
Education and area of focus
High School Diploma or GED
Certifications/Trainings:
- Working knowledge of DOT/EPA/OSHA rules and regulations governing raw materials and finished goods.
- Extensive knowledge of SAP and Oracle
- Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Excellent communications skills
- Good computer skills
- Team player who can function efficiently across all departments within and outside the plant
- Open minded to fluid work environment
- Self-motivated and requires little supervision
- Calm under pressure
- Able to influence others without formal authority to get the job done
HES Requirement – All Jobs
- Comply with Regulations, legal and internal requirements as made know by the site and BU
- Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business
- As required, initiates and participates in Root Cause Investigations,
- Understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process
- Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
- Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, Cares, etc.)
- Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Position is based on a chemical manufacturing facility with all the associated hazards and risks
