Logistics Coordinator - 1st Shift

Girard's Foodservice Dressings; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Girard's Foodservice Dressings is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Manteno, IL to oversee transportation, route planning, and 3PL coordination. The role focuses on cost-effective, on-time delivery, while collaborating with inventory and operations to optimize stock levels and OTIF performance.

You will lead a team, analyze data, and contribute to strategy development to improve supply chain efficiency and service quality for customers.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting Strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Computer-savvy with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation activities including route planning, carrier selection, and freight negotiation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate movement and distribution of goods to meet customer requirements and optimize OTIF rates.
• Lead a logistics team and collaborate with operations, sales, and finance to improve supply chain visibility and performance.

Skills

Transportation Management

Supply Chain

Forecasting

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Description

This is an hourly position in Manteno, IL that reports to the Warehouse Manager. The Logistics Coordinator is the position responsible for overseeing and optimizing the logistics / transportation operations of the company including those with 3PL providers.

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the movement and distribution of goods, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations while meeting customer requirements. This position leads a logistics specialist, collaborating with various departments, and developing strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.

This job description does not list all the job duties of this position. Duties listed are subject to change based on business and/or management needs. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

General Duties

Logistics and Transportation

• Oversee transportation activities, including route planning, carrier selection, and freight negotiation, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers and monitor service quality.
• Prepare and or supervise the preparation of customs paperwork.

Inventory Management

• Work with Inventory to continuously evaluate target inventory levels and distribution of finished goods to guarantee the on-time and in-full fulfilment of customer orders while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs.

Management Of 3PL Providers

• Manage the bridge between YU SC Operations and 3PL partners as the central transportation point to plan and execute inbound/outbound product movement.
• Bring a spotlight to inbound/outbound product supply ensuring clarity between operations, sales, finance on status of products, expected shipment and arrival dates, and insights to anything driving changes to plan.
• Coordination with partners in sourcing, operations, warehouse to ensure the timely shipment and complete visibility of inbound/outbound product with the goal of maximizing stock and OTIF rates across the network, while minimizing cost.
• Work with the operations, development, and BI teams to build out tools and processes to drive transparent awareness throughout the organization around inbound/outbound product.
• Manage a set of KPIs to hold 3PLs accountable to ensure high stock and OTIF rates.
• Utilize exceptional problem-solving and communication skills to influence business, operations, and technical audiences.

Safety And Compliance

• Accountable for maintaining a safe work environment for team members in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations, including training, coaching, and monitoring of safe practices.
• Enforce safety guidelines and adhere to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions for logistics staff.
• Perform safety investigations and complete appropriate safety documentation.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Be familiar with established S.O.P.’s and assure implementation.
• Evaluate departments' performance compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.’s) adjusting procedures and priorities as needed.
• Supervise the processing area activities to ensure that the departments perform within established S.O.P.’s, and results meet or exceed company goals.

Communication

• Discuss with the Direct Supervisor/Manager any situations that affect the department’s goal attainment and suggest solutions.
• Maintain effective communication with other supervisors concerning mutual problems.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting Strategies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of ERP Systems

Skills

• Highly motivated and proactive person who can multi-task and handle a high volume of work with accuracy in a fast-changing environment.
• Data analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Must have excellent organization, planning and time management skills.
• Leader and team oriented with good people and customer service skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills in communication and team dynamics.
• Strong oral and written communication with a high level of professionalism
• Self-motivated and passionate individual, who has a high sense of urgency, thrives with a wide variety of work, and can deliver consistent results on multiple priorities.

People Skills

• Effective communication.
• Motivation.
• Training and development plan.
• Performance feedback (1:1)
• Lead by example.

Abilities

• Identify & recommend new approaches, policies, & procedures beneficial to the Transportation and Logistics management teams.
• Interface with all levels of employees within the organization.
• Able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Work within established organizational policies and regulations.
• Work safely without endangering self or others.
• Communicates verbally and written in English with a high level of professionalism.