Logistics Coordinator

Full Time
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Posted
Job description
Come Build Your Career Under OUR Roof
Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Function Overview
The Supply Chain department has oversight and control of all the activities required for the company to convert raw materials into finished products that are then sold to the customer. The department provides centralized control for the planning, design, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution phases required to produce and sell GAF products. A major goal of the supply chain team is to improve efficiency by coordinating the efforts of the various entities in the supply chain. This can result in a company achieving a competitive advantage.
Summary
We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating, tracking and reporting various logistic activities including inter-unit transfer orders (IUTs), Return Materials Authorization (RMAs), cycle counts, demurrage tracking and other key processes as assigned by the Logistics Manager. The Logistics Coordinator is a key liaison between the Plant, Sales, Supply Planning, Transportation and Customer Care.
Essential Duties
  • Assure that all shipments are dispatched in an accurate and timely basis to meet site service metrics, shipping/warehouse budget compliance, transportation lane compliance, truck/rail weight targets and service reliability
  • · Work with the Fleet Group Leader to plan and manage in a cost effective manner the use of the fleet.
  • · Work effectively as a team member within the Logistics Department. Actively run reports to help track and monitor shipping/warehouse operations. Communicate concerns and issues. Work as a team member for resolution.
  • · Verify production inventory reporting, work with customer care to ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet customer shipments. Run daily Negative Available to Promise reports (ATP). Communicate with Customer Care and Distribution Planning Group regarding inventory shortages. Work as a team member for resolution.
  • · Assist with physical inventory counts, tracks and analyze cycle count performance daily. Ensure all products are counted at least one time during the quarter
  • · Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cost and improve customer service.
  • ·Cross train and act as backup for the Dock Coordinator, Production Planner, and Traffic Coordinator as needed
  • 20-30% Ensure that all shipments are dispatched in an accurate and timely manner to meet all customer demand on a daily basis, shared with the
Traffic Coordinator.
  • 20-30% Work effectively as a team member within the Logistics Department. Manage and distribute daily logistics reports to internal stakeholders.
Actively engage in a positive manner to implement, support, monitor,
and achieve Supply Chain metrics and goals.
  • 20-30% Work with customer care to ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet customer shipments. Manage and distribute Negative Available to
  • Promise reports (ATP). Collaborate with Customer Care and
Distribution Planning Group regarding inventory shortages and potential solutions.
  • 10-20% Track and analyze cycle count performance routinely, at all locations under Tuscaloosa purview. Ensure all products are counted at least one time during the quarter, shared with the Traffic Coordinator and
Inventory Coordinator.
  • 5-10% Prepare pick tickets daily to optimize loading times. Monitor and research causes of shipping errors and related issues, as necessary.
5-10% Identify and implement process improvements that reduce costs or
  • inefficiencies and improve customer service.
  • 5-10% Cross train and act as the backup for the Traffic Coordinator, Production Planner, and Purchasing Assistant. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands
  • Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading
  • Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces
  • Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
  • Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination, enabling the use of office machinery
  • Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
  • Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely
  • Occasionally operate business machines
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Under This Roof, We Require
  • A High School Diploma or GED
3 or more years of Plant/Manufacturing specific experience.
1 or more years experience with a Warehouse Management Systems (WMS-RF) or Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and software, such as web-based Carrier Point or others
Under This Roof, We Also Value
  • Familiar with standard Manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (PS or SAP)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS -RF) and concepts.
  • Advanced knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and software, such as web-based Carrier Point or Red Prairie.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Transportation Industry.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and ability to analyze carrier tariff agreements and related pricing
  • General Knowledge of State and Federal Transportation Regulations.
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Ability to work under limited supervision
  • Advanced organization and scheduling skills
  • Advanced Time Management skills
  • Advanced negotiation skills
How We Protect What Matters Most
  • We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
  • Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
  • Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
  • Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
  • Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
  • We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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