Transportation Coordinator

About the role

Arconic is seeking a Supply Chain Transportation Coordinator to join the Supply Chain Department in Alcoa, TN. The incumbent will collaborate with internal customers and external carriers to safely and efficiently schedule and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role reports to the Transportation Superintendent and is primarily a day‑shift position (Monday‑Friday) with occasional weekend and off‑shift work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize transportation routes and schedules for domestic and international outbound shipments based on cost, time, appointment availability, and delivery requirements using SAP and Transportation Management Software (TMS).
• Coordinate inbound scrap shipments to/from external customers, secondary market, toll processors, ingot and remelt facilities, leveraging SAP and TMS.
• Work with freight companies, third‑party carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient movement of material.
• Monitor shipment progress and provide updates to internal stakeholders.
• Provide status updates to customers and resolve transportation issues promptly.
• Identify problems, gather and analyze information, and develop actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with various departments and outside processors to resolve daily tactical transportation issues.
• Evaluate carrier performance, documentation quality, and reporting through internal tools and performance reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels and support lean manufacturing initiatives in logistics and planning.
• Work effectively with multi‑functional teams in a global organization.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in a logistics or distribution setting.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or other inventory management systems.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (e.g., E2Open).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions, and innovative architectural products serving automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, and building‑construction markets. With more than a century of innovation, Arconic transforms how we fly, drive, and build. The company lives its core values: acting with integrity, safeguarding the future, growing stronger together, earning customer loyalty, driving operational excellence, and creating value for stakeholders.

About The Team

Tennessee Operations is located three hours north of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours east of Nashville, TN; and four hours west of Charlotte, NC. It is one of the most modern aluminum‑fabricating facilities in the world, producing high‑quality molten metal and aluminum sheet. The plant, situated at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for a century, continues to thrive and grow.