Distribution Coordinator (Centennial CO)

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Distribution Coordinator in our North American headquarters in Centennial CO.

This position will manage the coordination of logistics and distribution activities, ensuring best practices in road transportation to minimize safety and security risks, lower costs and reduce lead time in supply. The role will work closely with the Business Management, Supply Chain, SHE’s, Transport Carriers and Manufacturing teams.

What you will be doing

• Support the safety check point audit program to validate 3rd party carriers' safety record.
• Successfully update the monthly contracted rates for all rail and truck transport as well as the fuel surcharges.
• Integrate critical management tools to challenge 3rd party carriers freight rates and accessorial charges.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for services delivered to Orica customers.
• Help coordinate market intelligence and knowledge to establish industry-leading practices for safety improvements.
• Work with team to find improved efficiency and productivity of logistics and distribution operations and processes.
• Execute the monthly plan working with Manufacturing teams, downstream businesses, and third parties.
• Support and prepare for the safety carrier conference every 18 months.

What you will bring

• Experience with dangerous goods freight and trucking is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of regulations relating to transportation for dangerous goods and distribution operations, coupled with experience with a variety of logistics sourcing strategies.
• Experience monitoring the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of NA logistics networks.
• Knowledge of SAP applications for transportation and Logistics.
• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values, and solid character.
• Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit.
• Show courage to make decisions yet is patient to make the right ones.
• Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity.
• Experience with dangerous goods class 1 will be a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of bulk transport equipment.
• Knowledge of regulations for US/Canada transportation.

Your qualifications

• Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Rail / Truck Transportation.
• Advanced English level/ Outstanding communication skills.
• Advanced Excel/Microsoft Skills.
• SAP Experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in transportation and warehouse operations.
• Experience developing and implementing product delivery strategies for more than one country and for more than one transportation mode.
• Demonstrated skills associated with building vendor relationships.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Range $ 59,475 – 83,265.
• Annual short term incentive plan.
• Full time Salaried position.
• Multiple medical/dental/vision plans.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal Plan.
• 401(k) + Company Match.
• Maternity Leave.
• Bonding Leave.
• Accrued Paid Time Off.
• Paid Sick & Safe Time.
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays.

How and When to Apply

If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 38853.

Application Deadline: July 23, 2026.