Logistics Coordinator

About the role

Join the Pennex family as a Logistics Coordinator at our Leetonia, OH location. This role functions in a fast-paced, demanding environment to ensure business objectives and customer requirements are met or exceeded. Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail are essential. The standard hours for this position will be 2pm to 10pm but may require flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Plans, controls and implements all processes relating to materials as they flow through the facility to outside processors and customers.
• Leads regular status meetings to provide appropriate, consistent, and timely communication to internal and external customers, suppliers, and carriers to ensure accurate processing of shipments.
• Works with customers to address and resolve issues (shipment delays, rejections, etc.) promptly.
• Applies customer service skills to create and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors.
• Manages shipments to and from outside processors and customers in order to meet customer demand.
• Monitors shipments to confirm pickups and deliveries are moving as scheduled.
• Maintains productive working relationships with carriers and manage carrier performance.
• Documents shipment details, selects proper inventory, collects and records shipping weights and pertinent information from suppliers.
• Creates documentation (dispatch sheets, packing lists, customs invoices) pertinent for movement of cargo and to meet customer needs.
• Works with Pennex supply chain to manage inventory (work in process and finished goods).
• Creates shipments by using a portal and entering into the Pennex system interfaces.
• Uses problem-solving skills to research root causes, develop alternative solutions, assess for impact, and drive for results.
• Must have regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Three years of related transportation and customer service experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, identify solutions, quickly change priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively communicate shifts in resources.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Dedicated to meeting customer needs, understanding how personal actions impact the customer and relationship.
• Uses active listening to understand stakeholders and respond in a professional and helpful manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present problems and solutions to customers and other stakeholders.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorships are not available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement.
• Daily pay available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Regular employee celebrations and events.

Pay

USD $43,000.00 – $54,000.00 per year.

About Us

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we offer capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes, and fabricate finished components for customers across markets including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables, and distribution.

Our core values—Safety, Integrity, Caring, and Growth—guide every action and decision. We are dedicated to impacting our world positively through innovation, customer service, a safe and respectful workplace, and support for our local communities.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.