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Natural Choice Foods Logistics Coordinator in Marne, Michigan
Logistics Coordinator
*Full Time | Monday - Friday *
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Do you have a knack for keeping things on track and ensuring shipments run like clockwork? Are you skilled at managing logistics and coordinating trucking operations to keep everything moving smoothly? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Logistics Coordinator position at Natural Choice Foods!
::: {align="center"} Mission :::
At Natural Choice Foods, our mission is to enhance our customers' lives by supplying food at extreme value through a commitment to world-class operations, quality earnings, and maximizing the supply chain. We believe that by caring for others and caring about sustainability, we can be world-class for our people, our vendors, our customers, and our community!
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::: {align="center"} Never Settle | Care Deeply | Do the Right Thing | Exceed Expectations :::
Job Summary:
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for tracking all inbound logistics touchpoints at Natural Choice Foods including organizing and ordering loads, combining orders to fill trucks, contracting, and following up with carriers, ensuring timely deliveries and best rates.
A Sample of the Role:
- Communicates with Logistics, Warehouse, Purchasing and Sales on scheduling and filling out proper documents (purchase order report, weekly/daily trucking dashboard) communicating any issues in regard to carriers, locating trucks, vendor/vendor-warehouse issues and appointment times
- Communicates with buyer/purchasing department immediately (same day) if there is an issue with finding trucking
- Reviews all freight invoices and attaches all original quotes as supporting documentation for Logistics' Team Lead approval
- Maintains reports and various data entry tasks including but not limited to daily logistics inbound and outbound dashboards, and trucking logs for inbound/outbound freight.
- Obtains rate quotes for all inbound loads as needed
- Completes NCF Pick-Up Load Information and email to carriers
- Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills and completes all tasks in a timely matter
- Follows all Natural Choice Foods, Inc. policies and procedures
- Interacts with diverse company employees and customers/suppliers in a friendly and efficient manner
- Regular attendance required
Performs other duties as required.
Your Natural Ingredients to Win:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3-4 years of logistics experience or similar
- Proven proficiency in software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, web-based applications, TMS, and ERP/MRP.
- Displays excellent time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Shows self-motivation and strong work ethic
- Works well within a team
- Functions in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Possess the ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide
- Performs operations using weight measurements, quantity, volume and distance
Utilizes all Natural Choice Foods, Inc. equipment related to this position in a safe, effective and efficient manner
Benefits of a Logistics Coordinator: