Job Description
Overview
THE ROLE
At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
The Position: The Logistics Coordinator is responsible to manage all aspects of logistics throughout Great Dane’s supply chain for its production facilities. This requires maintaining and organizing efficient transportation to meet production requirements including scheduling delivery of raw materials to multiple manufacturing facilities. The Coordinator will also schedule delivery of finished goods (trailers) to meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Coordinate transportation with carriers from vendors to ensure safe and timely pickup and delivery of production parts.
- Ensure plants have inventory to support production schedule without inflating inventory.
- Continually reviews freight costs to keep costs down where possible.
- Monitoring shipments, costs, correct routing, and timeliness.
- Streamline shipping and transportation processes.
- Review open purchase orders from vendors to optimize routing.
- Address and resolve shipment shortage and damage claims.
- Serve as liaison between suppliers, carriers, purchasing departments, and warehouses.
- Assist purchasing in order quantity needs to maximize transportation costs versus inventory levels.
- Consolidate orders to minimize LTL & parcel shipments from suppliers.
- Approve/resolve carrier invoice issues.
- Coordinate delivery of finished goods with Sales/Customers.
- Maintain inventory and shipping records of finished goods.
- Develop and maintain carrier relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or logistics preferred but not required.
- Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in the Logistics or Transportation industry.
- 1-3 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Materials Planning or Scheduling/Supply Chain.
- Skills:
- Good communication skills and professionalism are a must when dealing with peers, customers, and sales personnel in the office, on the phone or via e-mail.
- Ability to work under stress in fast paced environment. Constantly having to react to problems.
- Ability to multi-task and meet time requirements while addressing additional requests in a timely manner is necessary to succeed in this position.
- Well organized and efficient problem solver.
- Able to work independently and able to make decisions on own.
- Knowledge with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and the ability to learn company specific software (JD Edwards).
- Knowledge of a TMS system would be a plus
- Use of office machines such as phones, fax, copiers, and scanners.
- Travel: Minimal between plants and Corporate offices
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Office and plant environment.
- Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ABOUT GREAT DANE
With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.
Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
- Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation
- And more!
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer