What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator, Rail position at Interfor?
Logistics Coordinator, Rail , Peachtree City , Georgia
When you join our team as a Logistics Coordinator, Rail , you will be responsbile for the shipments from US South and Eastern Canada operations providing value to our customers through on-time delivery.
What You’ll Do
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
What We Offer
Benefits
Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
When you join our team as a Logistics Coordinator, Rail , you will be responsbile for the shipments from US South and Eastern Canada operations providing value to our customers through on-time delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Manage end-to-end rail process including ordering railcars, billing loaded cars, tracking in transit shipments, and troubleshooting billing and other freight issues.
- Coordinate volumes scheduled for shipment to external reload locations, inventory at the reloads and outbound on time shipments to customers.
- Work closely with Manager, Rail logistics to ensure adequate transportation capacity is secured to meet forward order fulfilment and delivery requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the sales department, production planners, and mills to optimize shipments and ensure customers’ needs are met.
- Work with railroads and short lines to ensure equipment requirements are met.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders in sales and operations availability of inbound empty equipment and troubleshoot problems and/or delays.
- Assist in maintaining rate quotes, routes, and freight optimization for destination inquiries from the Sales team.
- Monitor daily railroad EDI billing activity to identify and communicate any issues.
- Set-up and maintain freight vendors, Geo-Area Locations and Customer Ship-To Addresses in ERP system.
- Monitor inventory levels at reload and external storage locations, perform weekly inventory reconciliation, and promptly address and resolve any discrepancies.
- Processing of freight payables and troubleshooting billing as required.
- Assist in implementing quality delivery initiatives and processes that support Interfor’s core values.
- Demonstrate awareness of customers’ needs and establish policies and practices to effectively meet those needs through practicable and feasible solutions.
- Degree in Logistics, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of rail logistics experience.
- Truck experience or exposure highly preferred.
- Experience with TMS and ERP systems considered an asset.
- Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to communicate clear and concise information in an accurate, informative, and professional manner.
- Ability to multi-task, deal with interruptions and meet multiple demands.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet and work under tight deadlines.
- Effective problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions to challenging situations.
- Ability to maintain effective communication with internal customers, reloads, carriers and transportation service providers.
- Self-motivated with ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
What We Offer
Benefits
Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:
- Extended Health & Dental
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- RRSP Matching Plan
- Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
