Ingredients Logistics Coordinator I

Brakebush Chicken; Town of Westfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Chicken in Westfield, WI, is seeking an Ingredients Logistics Coordinator I, 1st Shift, to plan and execute transportation and inbound/outbound freight for multiple facilities. You will work closely with Purchasing, Fleet Operations, and carriers to ensure timely delivery of ingredients and supplies.

Responsibilities include scheduling pickups, entering data into McLeod, evaluating carrier options, dispatching drivers, billing movements, and maintaining PO records.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in transportation and logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proactive problem solver in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound loads to Westfield WI, Wells MN and Mocksville NC facilities and outbound freight for Wells MN, organizing cost-effective transport.
• Schedule pickups, enter data into McLeod and dispatch or coordinate outside carriers to meet delivery schedules.
• Maintain PO records, ensure accurate billing of freight movements and collaborate with internal/external departments.

Skills

Transportation & logistics experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates in Business Administration or Logistics Management

Tools

SAP

McLeod Software

PC Miler

Job description

Title: Ingredients Logistics Coordinator I, 1st Shift Req ID: 10362

City, State: Westfield, WI

Reports to: Fleet Operations Supervisor

Classification: Exempt

Job Description

Summary: The Ingredients Logistics Coordinator supports company operations with critical thinking and excellent communication skills. The position is responsible for planning, establishing and implementing transportation and logistics solutions for internal stakeholders as well as vendors.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates with Purchasing on inbound loads of ingredients and supplies into the Westfield, WI, Wells, MN and Mocksville, NC facilities. Coordinate, plan and execute outbound freight movements associated with the Wells, MN facility. Maintains an accurate record of Purchase Orders to ensure that all orders are processed and delivered where and when needed. Determine most cost effective and efficient method of transporting Purchase Orders to meet required delivery schedules.
• Schedule pickup appointments as required and reschedule as necessary. Provide timely input of data into McLeod (Truck Management Software) to facilitate freight and equipment movement. Evaluate the ability to utilize fleet assets to haul loads or qualify and source outside carriers to provide service. Dispatch Fleet equipment and Drivers or coordinate assignment of outside carriers to meet demand and required delivery schedules. Create and send corresponding Load Confirmation.
• Accurate billing and entry of all freight movements. Maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external departments and contacts. Crosstrain the responsibilities of other Logistic Coordinator and Planner & Dispatcher roles.

Required Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience in the transportation and logistics field.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• A proactive problem solver with the ability to rapidly handle change in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Business Administration or Logistics Management or experience as an OTR driver preferred.
• Strong geographical knowledge helpful.
• Experience with SAP, McLeod Software and PC Miler

Supervisory Responsibility:

No supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

The work environment is an office environment with standard temperatures and normal office noise levels.

Physical Demands:

This position would be primarily sitting with little to no lifting or other physical demands.

Position Type:

This is a full-time exempt position, 1st shift. Must be able and available to work overtime, including unscheduled days or hours, as necessary. Must be willing to carry a cell phone for after-hours emergency contact.

Travel:

Travel will be limited.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.