Logistics Coordinator

Job title: Logistics Coordinator Job Duration: 4 Months Job Location: Axis, AL The schedule, once trained, will be from 7am until 2:30 / 3:00 depending upon lunch schedule. Some overtime may be required should there be an issue with the carriers. Job Summary:The Logistics Activity Coordinator is responsible for utilizing **** standard processes and technologies to manage material movement including raw materials and finished goods within a chemical manufacturing site(s)This position is designed to focus the plant s efforts on material movements, whether they are rew material receipts or finished good shipments.The position is expected to organize and align personnel and resources to maximize the utility of resources now engaged in receiving and shipping.The coordinator seamlessly handles three business units with differing needs, utilizes two different erm systems and interfaces with our external warehouse. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Use increments of 10% and higher.The jobholder pulls open orders from SAP and Oracle and communicates orders and shipping arrangements to operators, shift leaders and warehouse personnel on a daily basis 30%Uses same reports to contact carriers to set up a pickup schedule -15%Shipping log from previous day is reviewed and any shipping issues are communicated to the warehouse personnel and *****/PMC s customer service departments-20%Open orders and issues with orders for the joint venture, PMC/Stannica, and their customers are addressed daily 10%Work effectively with other throughout the supply chain organization to solve problems and meet performance goals for customer satisfaction and margin -5%Provide insight and escalate concerns as soon as possible so that Customer Service and demand planning is aware of delivery/supply challenges -5%This jobholder will be the primary backup for the Logistics Supervisor 5%Complete and Process all paperwork for shipment in SAP/Oracle 10% Education:High School Diploma or GED Certifications/Trainings: Working knowledge of DOT/EPA/OSHA rules and regulations governing raw materials and finished goods.Extensive knowledge of SAP and Oracle Competencies:Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Excellent communications skillsGood computer skillsTeam player who can function efficiently across all departments within and outside the plantOpen minded to fluid work environmentSelf motivated and requires little supervisionCalm under pressureAble to influence others without formal authority to get the job done HES Requirement:Comply with Regulations, legal and internal requirements as made know by the site and BUComply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the businessAs required, initiates and participates in Root Cause Investigations,Understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the processSupports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirementsParticipates in HES activities provided by site management and ****** Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, Cares, etc.)Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents Physical Demands/Working Conditions:Position is based in a chemical manufacturing facility with all the associated hazards and risksAbility to work with freight carriers - not afraid to pick up the phone and call themTroubleshooting skills.