Logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Lead/Coordinate activities and provide guidance between the shipping floor and office.
• Liaison between site shipping department and Global Logistics Department.
• Prepare documentation, maintain records, and coordinate logistics for product shipment.
• Maintain Shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping history information to customers on request.
• Prepares Shipping paperwork for domestic and international orders as well as complete shipping transaction in appropriate systems.
• Review open customer orders in shipping daily to efficiently meet the customer shipping schedule and satisfy the requested ship dates.
• Cook up shipping of all freight by contacting appropriate freight carriers.
• Communicate shipping volumes and priorities closely with Logistics leadership to optimize available resources.
• Utilize Freight Rater and other available tools to obtain the best possibly rates and service.
• Ensure that the Freight Payment Policy is followed.
• Respond to billing questions from external freight payment services.
• Formally document new or changed procedures.
• Identify who requires training and execute training if needed.
• Review and audit freight bills and excessive cost reports for accuracy.
• Maintain a local relationship with approved suppliers and stakeholders and resolve/escalate complex supplier issues.
• Able to understand and actively use carrier tracking reports to ensure commitments are met.
• Maintain a minimum of 98% compliance in shipping and report shipping metrics monthly.
• Participate in logistics meetings and calls.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous shipping experience.
• Previous Import and Export Compliance experience.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and an ERP system.
• Ability to operate and utilize RFID scanners and other mobile technology.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous Import and Export Compliance experience.
• Excellent communications skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Adherence to all safety policies and regulations.
• Logistics-related work experience.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Background in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong Organizational skills and Detail Oriented.
• Advanced MS Excel skills creating pivot tables, databases, graphs/charts.
• BS or BA Degree in relevant field.

Benefits

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, and many other excellent benefits!