Logistics Coordinator

Role Overview

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Logistics Coordinator  is responsible for the management of the logistics function onsite. This hands-on coordinator role drives productivity, efficiency and compliance and facilitates high motivation and engagement within the logistics team. A continuous improvement mindset for the enhancement of supply chain business process is a key element of this role also.

Here Are Some Of The Key Responsibilities

• Manage the freight-out process about carrier definition, shipping cost and monitoring delivery. Works to identify alternate routes or modes of transportation to manage flexibility and ensure a proper service is provided to customers.
• Manage KPI and metrics considering lead time and cost by costumer, region and carrier. Besides this manage quality and loss of sales from delivery problems.
• Manage the freight-in process about carrier definition, shipping cost, monitoring delivery and KPI’s and metrics.
• Manage fault management physical and financial issue, disposal due to damage during transport. Metric and action plan.
• Act as a point of escalation for all shipping related issues.
• Identify areas of opportunity with new processes and technologies and complete continuous improvement initiatives throughout the logistics function.
• Interact closely with corporate supply chain and customer services to ensure capability in meeting customer needs.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of carriers and freight forwarders, supervising performance, driving improvements, and building the relationship to ensure that service levels are clear and delivered.
• Ensure all internal & external compliance responsibilities relating to freight, customs and costs are met.
• Support the implementation of strategic projects to manage any freight constraints.

Job Requirements

The education and experience that is needed for the role:

• Demonstrate strong safety knowledge and attitude to safety of personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Administration, or related fields 
• Experience in Logistics and transportation. 
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
• ERP user competence for SAP or Totvs
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in Quality, Compliance and GMP.
• Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization and work cross-culturally.
• Advanced English proficiency

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