Logistics Coordinator
Denali Ingredients
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: New Berlin, Wisconsin
Contract type: Full time
Description
Summary
The Logistics Coordinator facilitates communication between production and customer service. Monitors production dates, yields, and lets all parties know the status of orders vs the shipping dates. Communicate with the Quality Dept. on hold and micro clear dates, including clearing items for shipping at our remote warehouses. They are responsible for setting up outbound trucks, pickup appointments, and reporting out to the team any updates or necessary changes. Identify the best rates available for lanes as well as track carriers for OT deliveries or issues.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, they must fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for actively demonstrating behaviors that result in zero accidents and injuries. Ensure no priority is placed above the safety of oneself or of any other company employee.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret (English) documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, reach above shoulders, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and use foot/feet to operate a machine. The employee must frequently lift and/or manually move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or manually move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Safety Equipment
Requires the use of steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and masks.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Denali Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant and believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.
Denali Ingredients is in New Berlin, Wisconsin. We are customer-centric, fun, and engaging. Beyond making ice cream treats tastier, Denali provides a fast-paced, stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, training, mentoring,g and growth opportunities. Join a team that makes the world a sweeter place!
Summary
The Logistics Coordinator facilitates communication between production and customer service. Monitors production dates, yields, and lets all parties know the status of orders vs the shipping dates. Communicate with the Quality Dept. on hold and micro clear dates, including clearing items for shipping at our remote warehouses. They are responsible for setting up outbound trucks, pickup appointments, and reporting out to the team any updates or necessary changes. Identify the best rates available for lanes as well as track carriers for OT deliveries or issues.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Freight Quoting and Carrier Coordination
- Source and quote freight lanes and carriers to secure the most cost-effective rates.
- Collaborate with customer-provided carriers to optimize order setup and pickups.
- Screen calls and assist with onboarding of new carriers.
- Outbound Shipping Management
- Schedule outbound shipments at least two days in advance of the ship date.
- Optimize shipment planning for customers and coordinate multiple pickup locations, including third-party warehouses.
- Ensure carriers meet food-grade compliance, arrive on time, and have the correct equipment.
- Communicate changes in ship dates to Customer Service.
- Carrier and Appointment Scheduling
- Coordinate pickup appointments and scheduling directly with carriers.
- Verify production dates and yields to ensure delivery timelines are met.
- Notify stakeholders of order changes, shortages, or production schedule adjustments.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Partner with the Quality Department to monitor micro dates and held items.
- Follow up on product release delays and report updates to Customer Service and Production teams.
- Coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor to identify process gaps and manage finished goods capacity.
- Finished Goods and Inventory Management
- Oversee finished goods storage, including transfers to outside warehouses and internal transportation.
- Execute material transfers within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Assist in verifying inventory for outbound shipments and report rework opportunities.
- Conduct warehouse reconciliations for Lindner at the end of each period to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
- Ensure stock at outside warehouses are correct for outbound orders and set up all transfers/ orders with the correct pickup location.
- Customer and Internal Communication
- Serve as a liaison for key customers regarding call-off and floor stock orders (e.g., HOF).
- Support plant visitor management in accordance with GMP protocols and manage intercom communications.
- Departmental Support and Flexibility
- Provide support to the Shipping Department as needed across all operational areas.
- Learn and serve as a backup for inventory control, including entering yields and consumptions.
- Other Duties
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, they must fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proficient use of computer applications, including Microsoft suite of programs and business management programs (ERP, WMS, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Results-driven with good work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Do it right the first time mentality
- Ability to prioritize tasks, as well as change to other tasks quickly
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a history of effectively interacting with vendors, business leaders, and front-line employees
- Ability to influence individuals without having a direct line of authority
- Previous operations and/or warehouse experience desired
- Requires two years of college and two to three years of related experience;
- or four years of high school and five to six years of progressively responsible related experience;
- or seven to eight years of progressively responsible related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
- Other combination of education and experience that would be equivalent to or exceed above standard.
Responsible for actively demonstrating behaviors that result in zero accidents and injuries. Ensure no priority is placed above the safety of oneself or of any other company employee.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret (English) documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, reach above shoulders, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and use foot/feet to operate a machine. The employee must frequently lift and/or manually move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or manually move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Safety Equipment
Requires the use of steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and masks.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Denali Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant and believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.
Denali Ingredients is in New Berlin, Wisconsin. We are customer-centric, fun, and engaging. Beyond making ice cream treats tastier, Denali provides a fast-paced, stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, training, mentoring,g and growth opportunities. Join a team that makes the world a sweeter place!
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