This position performs all processes related to material follow up. Provides visibility to management by tracking, processing, auditing, researching and trouble-shooting issues specific to material follow up. Manage material flow from suppliers through to the parts distribution centers. Refers to operational standards and processes to make decisions impacting supplier ship dates and overall customer requirements. Interacts and owns relationship with suppliers on behalf of the customer to ensure parts are shipped on time. Position is based out of Warren Michigan.
This position is located onsite with our customer in Warren, MI. Candidate must be willing to work 3 days onsite with an expectation that there could be a need to work 5 days (M-F) onsite.
Shift:
Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Major Responsibilities:
- Monitor suppliers and perform follow up on parts to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
- Timely and accurately communicate and document critical information to internal associates and the customers.
- Ensure proper escalation is performed when supplier is not meeting ship dates.
- Partner with team to communicate and driver performance standards.
- Identify continuous improvement areas.
- Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of transportation management experience focused on shipment coordination
- Ability to operate company and customer transportation management and inventory systems
- Customer service, interpersonal, multitasking, organizational, teamwork, flexibility, communication, numerical, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced computer skills, including Excel and Outlook
- Experience using Microsoft Office or Google Suite
- Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions
- Regular, predictable, full attendance
- Willingness to work onsite in Warren, Michigan, including potentially five days per week
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
- Successful background investigation and drug screening
Penske Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a 401(k) and, in some driver roles, a 100% company‑funded pension that provides strong long‑term value. These retirement features are described as rare and valuable within certain assignments.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave are part of the standard package, with some roles offering PTO starting on day one. Time‑off provisions are consistently presented alongside core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage are complemented by telemedicine, mental‑health support, and disability options. FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources contribute to broad healthcare coverage.
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What We Do
Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company. We provide supply chain management and logistics solutions to leading brands around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, freight management, and dry-van truckload services. Penske offers customized supply chain and logistics solutions including: Dedicated Contract Carriage; Distribution Center Management; Freight Management; Freight Brokerage; Transportation Management Solutions (TMS); Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Control Tower and 4PL Solutions. We serve a variety of industries including: automotive; food, beverage, grocery, wine and spirits; cold chain; convenience and drug stores; quick service restaurants (QSRs); retail; big box retailers; building and construction products; CPG; healthcare; industrial manufacturing; consumer appliances and consumer electronics; and many others.
