Supply Chain Coordinator

Socket.dev; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture is a logistics-focused organization seeking a capable coordinator to manage department processes, track shipments, and provide visibility to management through auditing and reporting.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers, communicating with customers, identifying cost savings, and reconciling inventory across warehouse and crossdock operations. Travel may be required, and dependability is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of Transportation Management experience preferred, with a focus on shipment coordination

Responsibilities

• Track shipments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate and document critical information to internal associates and the customers.
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer.
• Reconcile inventory and material flow through a warehouse/crossdock.
• Generates reports and analyzes order and inventory data.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies, uploading correct information to all systems and user communities.
• Refers to financial and operational standards to make decisions impacting delivery dates and overall customer requirements.
• Interacts with vendors and suppliers on behalf of the customer to ensure network efficiency.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Google Suite

Excel

Outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

LOGISTICS FOR THE INDUSTRIOUS

At Venture, we help our clients deliver their products, their promises, and their potential every day. If you believe in delivering great customer service, value partnership, and are always looking for a challenge, we’d like to meet you.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position coordinates all processes and functions of the department while providing visibility to management via tracking, process over-sight, auditing, researching and trouble-shooting operational issues or functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION

• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met. Work with suppliers and carriers to correct part/shipment issues.
• Timely and accurately communicate and document critical information to internal associates and the customers.
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Reconcile inventory and material flow through a warehouse/crossdock.
• Generates reports and analyzes order and inventory data.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies, uploading correct information to all systems and user communities.
• Refers to financial and operational standards to make decisions impacting delivery dates and overall customer requirements.
• Interacts with vendors and suppliers on behalf of the customer to ensure network efficiency.

Requirements

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Must also be able to learn and regularly operate multiple company and customer transportation management and inventory systems
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of Transportation Management experience preferred, with a focus on shipment coordination

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Customer Service, Multi-tasking, and Organizational Skills
• Excellent time management, verbal & written communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience using office tools such as MS Office or Google Suite
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Outlook required

OTHER INFORMATION

• The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.
• Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match from day 1
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.