Logistics Coordinator - Brandt

Brandt Agricultural Products is currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator for our Hudson, IL location.

This position is responsible for the efficient distribution of all outgoing materials including Finished Products to our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Amalgamate and sort all customer orders for our finished products
• Plan shipments of product based on trucking routes and geographical areas
• Ensure production is building the correct quantities to meet the requirements planned on future truckloads and setups
• Ensure all customer orders are credit approved through a finance company, COD, or approved for release before they are shipped
• Maintain overall accuracy of the entire inventory setup
• Other duties as assigned

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• Be the central point of communication regarding load status to internal Sales, Order Fulfillment, and Customer Service teams as well as External Customers.
• Coordinate Will Call and Dealer Pick Up of finished goods directly with customers and customer assigned carriers.
• Manage and schedule incoming orders for outside and internal customers
• Amalgamate and sort all customer orders by product, customer and territory to minimize cost and achieve delivery expectations
• Ensure that the daily/weekly/monthly shipping schedules are current and up to date with all planned product and prioritized based on customer demand
• Ensure that all required documentation for each load is forwarded to necessary parties as needed
• Work in alignment with planning personnel to develop, review and confirm information regarding various projects, dates and capacities
• Help reduced Planning efforts through Lean Initiatives and Continuous Improvement
• Troubleshoot any obstacle impeding on-time delivery by evaluation the process and request adjustments where needed
• Communicate with customers, supervisors, managers, shipping team, warehouse to ensure everything is in alignment to achieve shipping commitments
• Be the contact person from Planning to the rest of the business in regards to order fulfillment
• Maintain orderliness in keeping with 5S principles
• Coordinate all on-site product setups to include: scheduling with contractors, publishing status, managing shortages, and coordinating tow outs.
• Cross-trained in all aspects of logistics for creating loads and shop planning to cover for absenteeism
• Assist with inventory management and cycle counting finished goods as needed.
• Any other tasks as required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suit (specifically Excel and Outlook)
• Must be a self starter and be capable of working under minimum supervision
• Must be able to communicate and partner with hourly Retail and Shipping staff as well as Management
• Forklift experience is considered an asset
• Manufacturing, Planning and order fulfillment experience an asset.
• Demonstrate the ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.