Logistics Coordinator

Brandt Agricultural Products is currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator for our Hudson, IL location.

This position is responsible for the efficient distribution of all outgoing materials including Finished Products to our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Amalgamate and sort all customer orders for our finished products

* Plan shipments of product based on trucking routes and geographical areas

* Ensure production is building the correct quantities to meet the requirements planned on future truckloads and setups

* Ensure all customer orders are credit approved through a finance company, COD, or approved for release before they are shipped

* Maintain overall accuracy of the entire inventory setup

* Other duties as assigned

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Required Skills

* Be the central point of communication regarding load status to internal Sales, Order Fulfillment, and Customer Service teams as well as External Customers.

* Coordinate Will Call and Dealer Pick Up of finished goods directly with customers and customer assigned carriers.

* Manage and schedule incoming orders for outside and internal customers

* Amalgamate and sort all customer orders by product, customer and territory to minimize cost and achieve delivery expectations

* Ensure that the daily/weekly/monthly shipping schedules are current and up to date with all planned product and prioritized based on customer demand

* Ensure that all required documentation for each load is forwarded to necessary parties as needed

* Work in alignment with planning personnel to develop, review and confirm information regarding various projects, dates and capacities

* Help reduced Planning efforts through Lean Initiatives and Continuous Improvement

* Troubleshoot any obstacle impeding on-time delivery by evaluation the process and request adjustments where needed

* Communicate with customers, supervisors, managers, shipping team, warehouse to ensure everything is in alignment to achieve shipping commitments

* Be the contact person from Planning to the rest of the business in regards to order fulfillment

* Maintain orderliness in keeping with 5S principles

* Coordinate all on-site product setups to include: scheduling with contractors, publishing status, managing shortages, and coordinating tow outs.

* Cross-trained in all aspects of logistics for creating loads and shop planning to cover for absenteeism

* Assist with inventory management and cycle counting finished goods as needed.

* Any other tasks as required

Required Experience

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit (specifically Excel and Outlook)

* Must be a self starter and be capable of working under minimum supervision

* Must be able to communicate and partner with hourly Retail and Shipping staff as well as Management

* Forklift experience is considered an asset

* Manufacturing, Planning and order fulfillment experience an asset.

* Demonstrate the ability to work individually and as part of a team

* Ability to adapt quickly to change.