Logistics and Installation Coordinator
Logistics and Installation Coordinator
Job category: Other
Job Type: Full Time
Location:
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Posted on:
09/10/2018
Closes on:
10/10/2018
Job Description:
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Logistics Supervisor, the Logistics and Installation Coordinator must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in accordance with company policies and procedure while reporting to those department leaders. Duties include working with sales, operations, installers and our customers to effectively, efficiently and timely coordinate and arrange the proper shipping and delivery of our installations, dock to dock deliveries and customer routed shipments. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This is a non-supervisory position.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate Shipments:
Ensure Sales Orders are accurate, complete and ready for transition to Delivery Notes (packing list)
Review Delivery Notes (packing list) for accuracy, completeness and updated as needed prior to shipping
Obtain freight quotes for shipments as needed and optimize shipments for the most cost effective conveyance
Quickly identify and solve customer and product quality issues as related to product installations. Utilize on-line tools and knowledge gained through in-house product training.
Utilize our CRM system to document and manage product issues during installations.
Ensure proper pricing for cost effectiveness and consolidation prior to shipping
Coordinate customer service communications for deliveries and installations as required
Provide completed packing lists and accompanying documents to warehouse for picking and shipping
Communicate with transportation carriers for pick and delivery of shipments
Disseminate documentation to appropriate parties and retain as needed
Coordinate Returns:
Work closely with return departments to ensure that proper procedures are being followed
Prepare and authorize customer returns as needed
File freight claims
Customer Service Inquiries:
Work closely with all sales staff and customer service
Maintain Work Practices:
Maintain work area to 5S standards as posted in work area
Promote a positive team atmosphere with co-workers
Marginal Job Functions:
May be required to obtain fork lift certification to unload and load trucks as necessary
Other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Technical College or practical applied experience preferred
Experience:
Understanding of logistics, transportation and distribution required
Experience in technical and mechanical problem solving preferred
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Familiarity with trucking, shipping and dock operations
Knowledge of ERP, CRM and TMS systems
Other Requirements:
Ability to communicate well both verbally and written
Strong attention to details, multi-tasking, prioritizing, organizations skills
Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills necessary
Understanding of geography and warehouse operations
Valid drivers license is required
Skills:
Communication:
Ability to read and write English
Ability to quickly and accurately compare alpha numerical characters and product descriptions
Able to effectively presents ideas and information through oral and written communication skills
Adaptability:
Ability to react quickly to changes
Knowledge and experience in technical and mechanical problem solving.
Ability to recognize and solve problems is a timely manner.
Initiative:
Achieves high percent of task target dates
Suggests, develops and improves current work processes
Willing to assist others when his/her tasks are complete
Contributes ideas to improve current processes
Interpersonal:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse group of co-workers, customers and vendors
Contributes to a positive working environment
Able to project a positive and professional demeanor to all internal and external contacts
Organization:
Contributes to a positive working environment
Able to handle multiple projects
Quality of Work:
Unwavering attention to detail and commitment to world-class quality
Ability to embrace deadlines
Able to be consistently accurate
Able to follows tasks to completion in a timely manner without sacrificing quality
Benefits:
We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities.
Some of our outstanding benefits include:
Health & Dental Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off benefits
Free access to our state-of-the-art onsite workout facility
Product discounts
Wellness programs
EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability
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