Supply Chain Coordinator

ZF; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

401(k) Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. in North Mankato, MN seeks a Logistics Coordinator to support domestic and international shipments, collaborating with Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, customers, carriers, and 3PLs to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, packaging standards, and continuous improvement across the supply chain; 1+ year logistics experience and SAP familiarity are preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• 1+ years of logistics, manufacturing, inventory management, or transportation experience required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping documentation, customer requirements, packaging concepts, and transportation processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international logistics activities to ensure efficient material flow and on-time customer deliveries.
• Create, review, and distribute shipping and export documentation to customers, carriers, and 3PLs.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and logistics requirements with customers and transportation systems.
• Partner with Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, and logistics providers to support operations.
• Define packaging requirements and ensure compliance with customer packaging standards and transportation regulations.
• Monitor logistics performance and support continuous improvement across end-to-end processes.
• Serve as a key plant contact for logistics topics and support cross-functional projects.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, and internal teams.

Skills

Logistics experience

ERP/SAP familiarity

Shipping documentation

Organization

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Excel

Learning agility

Continuous improvement

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supply Chain Coordinator

Country/Region: US

Location:

North Mankato, MN, US, 56003

Req ID 90006 | North Mankato, MN, United States ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc.

Job Description

About the Team

ZF Off-Highway Solutions Minnesota Inc. designs and manufactures hydraulic and electrohydraulic components, controls, and brake systems for off-highway machines. The Logistics Coordinator is part of the Supply Chain team and plays a key role in supporting plant logistics operations. This position works closely with Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, customers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure efficient material flow, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

What you can look forward to as Logistics Coordinator:

• Coordinate domestic and international logistics activities to ensure efficient material flow and on-time customer deliveries.

• Create, review, and distribute shipping and export documentation to customers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

• Coordinate delivery schedules and logistics requirements directly with customers, including customer portals and transportation systems.

• Partner with Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, and logistics providers to support operational requirements.

• Define packaging requirements and ensure compliance with customer-specific packaging standards and transportation regulations.

• Monitor logistics performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end supply chain processes.

• Serve as a key plant contact for logistics-related topics and support cross-functional projects as assigned.

• Build strong working relationships with customers, carriers, and internal teams to support service excellence and operational performance.

Your Profile as Logistics Coordinator:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

• 1+ years experience of logistics, manufacturing, inventory management, or transportation.

• Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of shipping documentation, customer requirements, packaging concepts, and transportation processes.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, customers, and logistics partners.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Ability and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and logistics concepts.

• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to customer satisfaction.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future.

The expected base compensation for this role is $51,800 – 64,800 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What we offer at ZF in North Mankato:

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

• 401(k) Plan

• Robust Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)

• A strong diversity culture

• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

About North Mankato:

North Mankato combines small-town charm with modern amenities, a strong economy, vibrant arts scene, and recreational options. Located near Minneapolis/St. Paul, it offers excellent livability and quality of life.

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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