Ingredients Logistics Coordinator I

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Town of Westfield (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. is seeking an Ingredients Logistics Coordinator I for the 1st shift in Westfield, WI.

This exempt, full-time role plans and implements transportation and logistics solutions for internal teams and vendors, coordinating inbound ingredients and outbound freight movements across multiple facilities. You will schedule pickups, optimize fleet usage, and ensure accurate PO records and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in transportation and logistics.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• 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: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Purchasing on inbound loads to Westfield, WI facility and outbound movements to Wells, MN and Mocksville, NC.
• Schedule pickups and input data into McLeod to facilitate freight movement; dispatch drivers or coordinate outside carriers.
• Accurate billing and data entry of all freight movements; maintain relationships with internal and external departments; cross-train related roles.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

DOT compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s/Associates degree in Business Administration or Logistics

OTR driver experience

Tools

SAP

McLeod Software

PC Miler

Job description

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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.
• 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 testand background check arerequired.

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. We are unable to provide or assume work sponsorship of employment visas.
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.

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.

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Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.