Logistics Coordinator - 1st Shift - kdc/one Columbus

kdc/one, Columbus; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE Columbus is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to coordinate inbound goods, manage carrier relationships, and support production goals.

The role requires 2-5 years of logistics experience, knowledge of FDA GMP and OSHA, SAP, and MS Office (Excel/Word), with the ability to sit at a computer for long periods while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a logistics role.
• Knowledge of FDA GMP and OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office (Excel/Word) and purchasing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Review transportation requirements, times, and constraints to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage third-party carriers, negotiate costs, and measure performance.
• Schedule inbound shipments and coordinate with warehouse for on-time pickups.
• Coordinate customs docs for imports/exports and dock appointments.
• Review invoices and liaise with Finance for discrepancies.
• Update SAP with past-due items to support production planning.
• Track freight claims from start to settlement.

Skills

2-5 years of experience in logistics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Kdc/one Columbus | Full-Time Opportunity

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the safe, efficient, legal and economical coordination of all in-bound goods and provides internal and/or external resources necessary to meet delivery needs so the company can meet their production and financial goals and objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviews and understands transportation requirements, transit times and constraints for assigned areas of the business to ensure that materials are delivered on-time according to established standards.
• Manages third party carrier relationships to include: negotiation and management of transportation costs to meet company requirements; determines carrier selection and qualifications; and measurement of carrier performance in key areas including cost and service.
• Schedules all inbound shipments in conjunction with warehouse procedures, including bulk tank shipments; follows up with suppliers to ensure on time pick-ups and deliveries, and expedites material deliveries as needed so production schedules can be met.
• Partners with Warehouse team on customs documentation for imports and exports as needed and coordinates dock appointments.
• Reviews and approves invoices for payment; works directly with Finance team on any discrepancies and corrects data; ensures all required costing information flows to Finance according to standards.
• Works with buyers/planners to keep past due items updated in SAP to support production planning.
• Assembles, addresses, and tracks all freight claims from the start of the process through settlement according to established standards.

What We Need from You

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent degree required.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of previous experience in a logistics role
• Knowledge of: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements; SAP system: Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word; purchasing concepts.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, push and pull.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.