Traffic Coordinator

cscexternalcareersite; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

cscexternalcareersite in the United States is seeking a logistics coordinator to inbound and outbound shipments, coordinate loading plans, and communicate with drivers, customers, and production teams.

You will review delivery requirements, build schedules, resolve delivery issues, ensure PPE compliance, and maintain accurate paperwork while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced steel industry environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 4+ years in supply chain/logistics; steel-industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation and decision making.
• Proficient PC skills including Word and Excel; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with customers, drivers, and plants.
• Develop loading plans and communicate with loading supervisor.
• Schedule deliveries and inform affected departments and PM as needed.
• Ensure compliance instructions are followed at job sites.
• Resolve delivery issues and record accurate paperwork in the system.
• Maintain regular attendance and shipping office dispatch duties.
• Maintain PPE compliance for drivers at sites and yards.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Inventory management

Shipping/receiving

Regulatory knowledge

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree

4+ years related experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

RateLinx TMS

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Job description

Cordinates inbound and outbound shipments to plant. Functions as a direct point of contact for customers, drivers, contract carriers and division employees in various departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews delivery requirements, set by customer and builds delivery schedule.
• Schedules both inbound and outbound shipments and communicates with affected departments and PM as needed.
• Communicates with shipping locations outlining the specific compliance instructions for job sites.
• Creates loading plan and communicates with loading Supervisor.
• Independently problem solves any delivery issues, originating from the customer, carriers.
• Back-up for raw material delivery appointments, system receipts, accuracy of paperwork to receive into system.
• Take photos, document and complete quality checks of all finish good outbounds.
• Performs dispatch functions for shipping office.
• Ensure all drivers meet the required safety PPE for both our Yard and customer work sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Associate degree and 2 years of proven experience working in a supply chain or logistics role, preferably within the steel industry or 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree (2 of which is proven experience working in supply chain or logistics role, preferably within the steel industry).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• PC skills including MS Word and MS Excel minimum.
• Experience with inventory, shipping, receiving and production software preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in supply chain management.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with RateLinx TMS platform
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP system

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent communication with others to exchange information.
• Frequent repetition of motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Frequent moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasional adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
• Routinely required to balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constant use of computer for prolonged periods.
• Constantly thinking and processing information.
• Constantly maintaining concentration and focus on tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office and constant exposure to computer display.
• Daily interaction with yard loaders, truck drivers and production managers/supervisors.
• Up to 20% of the day outside documenting loads.
• May require occasional exposure to production areas with airborne particles, fumes, loud noises, and extreme heat and cold. Personal protection equipment is required when entering a manufacturing plant.