Corporate Logistics Coordinator

Summary:

Responsible for corporate logistics activities on a national and local level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates trucking for all inbound raw materials for all CDBS locations
• Responsible for the timely movement of all material from the steel mills to our facilities
• Works with the steel purchasing to ensure critical material is expedited
• Tracks mill freight rates and identifies competitive carriers to haul material efficiently
• Builds strong relationships with carriers and purchasing to support their needs
• Assists in managing carrier, broker, and rail contractual agreements
• Assists in managing inbound/outbound shipments
• Coordinates with freight forwarder and customs broker to facilitate import/export shipments
• Works closely with Corporate Logistics Team and Shipping Managers on proper freight documentation, legalities, and retention policies
• Creates, monitors, and distributes freight reports
• Coordinates machinery moves directly with Engineering and the plants
• Manages and facilitates freight claims
• Monitors freight related credits and return authorizations
• Participates in developing the annual freight budget
• Works closely with all plants and all carriers to minimize freight costs
• Assists with the training and development of traffic managers and personnel
• Conducts regular meetings with traffic managers to identify opportunities and to review carrier performance
• Actively involved in participating and leading the Traffic Committee, ROU calls, and meetings
• Audit freight invoices to ensure accuracy of contractual rates
• Fill in for a traffic manager as necessary in any CDBS locations
• Back-up Corporate Logistics Specialist and Corporate Logistics Manager, when needed
• Analyze IPL and freight lanes to make recommendations on cost reduction opportunities
• Assist in leading quarterly freight calls with Plant, Shipping, and Sales Managers
• Participates in Sales/Operations meetings as required

• Planning: proven ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc
• Ability to travel up to 25%