Logistics Coordinator, US

Position Title: Logistics Coordinator, US
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40195
McCain Foods is looking for a highly motivated individual who can excel in a fast paced environment and is excited about challenging projects, delivering solutions and working with people. We are seeking a talented, bright and hardworking individual with a proven track record of success.
The primary responsibility of the Logistics Coordinator position is to work with Supply Chain stakeholders , Carriers Partners, and Warehouse Partners to coordinate day-to-day operations, ensuring customer and intra-McCain shipments are created, tracked, and delivered on time.
The ideal candidate for this position is curious about our business, processes, and understands the importance of service excellence. Must possess strong technical skills, analytical capabilities, critical thinking, and verbal as well as written communication skills. Able to work within guidelines and procedures, function effectively under time constraints with changing priorities, and balance multiple activities simultaneously .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tender customer shipments, warehouse replenishment orders and inbound material purchases to carriers per McCain approved routing guide while maximizing trailer utilization (cube and weight) and managing cost
• Coordinate resources with McCain warehouse operations to assist carriers in booking appointments with focus on prioritizing inbound receipts and outbound shipments to maximize customer order fulfillment
• Manage and control freight costs providing a sustainable cost advantage though competitive shipment cost and overall spend within budget
• Measure and monitor On Time Delivery service levels for a defined region or customer and take proactive action when targets are not being met
• Utilize logistics software tools to optimize procedures which includes (not limited to) the TMS (BluJay) system Transportation Planning Tool, Freight Builder, Load Messages/Advisor, Dispatch Console, Supply Chain Console, Rate Inquiry, and Reports
• Audit and approve, deny or adjust carrier unplanned accessorial submissions per policy within required processing timeline
• Coordinate resources between the Logistics Services Group, Transportation Analytics and Freight Compliance Team, Carrier and Receiver to assist in resolving claim issues
• Monitor daily delivery activity and communicate/respond to delays
• After-hours, Holiday and Weekend Support Coverage
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with carriers, warehouses, Customer Service and Deployment planners
• Work collaboratively with Customer Service to provide best in class service to customers (both external and internal)
• Work with other departments to avoid and resolve service related issues for all shipment types
• Develop and implement ideas for continuous improvement

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ideal candidate will have a University degree with a business major, or relevant experience . University degree with Logistics or Supply Chain major Preferred

• Supply Chain experience, familiar with logistics, transportation and warehouse operations
• Effective communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Tact and diplomacy ensuring professionalism when dealing with internal customers and outside vendors - ability to build strong relationships
• Results focused with a bias towards action, continuous improvement, and decisiveness
• Self-motivated with Team Player skills, positive attitude, and a desire to learn and grow
• Strong technical skills including working knowledge and proficiency with SAP, BluJay TMS and MS Office
• Thorough, detail oriented with analytical and critical thinking skills
• Customer focused and solutions-oriented

Compensation Package : $52,600.00 - $70,200.00 . USD annually
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.