What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Ajinomoto Foods North America?
Position Summary
The logistics coordinator will be responsible for supporting the warehouse supervisor and warehouse manager by acting as an expert in shipping subject matter. This role will help manage shipping movements and processes throughout the Ajinomoto distribution network. This to include tendering freight to customers and distribution centers including inbound and outbound freight.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate with third party manufacturers pick-ups and delivery of finished goods and raw materials.
- Effectively communicate daily and as needed on operational updates verbally, via e-mail, and via telephone.
- Coordinate Ajinomoto Private Fleet / 3PL’s for customer deliveries and raw materials pick-ups.
- Ability to use JD Edwards / Oracle based TMS
- Ability to Train Personnel and assist when help is required
- Ability to assist plants with carrier related issues
- Ability to assist Customer Service Group and planning team
- Resolve issues with carriers and customers, both internal and external
- Create, maintain the Master Bill of Lading
- Create and Tender loads
- Track and trace logistics shipments
- Create, maintain the Carrier Data Base
- Create reports that help assist transportation with cost savings
- Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
- High School Diploma Required, associate degree preferred
- Experience using Supply Chain systems, tools and applications preferred
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse, customs, international trade, manufacturing, and/or distribution.
- Demonstrated personal accountability for results.
- Detail oriented and self-starter
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Data Base applications.
- Ability to generate queries and organize data.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, deadline type setting.
- Ability to organize, interpret and disburse large amounts of information.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)
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If the job is physically demanding, this should be stated in the job description. A physically demanding job is one where the incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks with few breaks, and so forth.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
