What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Coordinator position at The Cavco Family of Companies?
Job Summary:
The Cavco Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Freight Management Professional to join our team. As a key member of our logistics operations, you will be responsible for scheduling and selecting modes of transportation, maintaining open communication with carriers and stakeholders, and coordinating daily shipments to meet department KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
The Cavco Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Freight Management Professional to join our team. As a key member of our logistics operations, you will be responsible for scheduling and selecting modes of transportation, maintaining open communication with carriers and stakeholders, and coordinating daily shipments to meet department KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise between carriers and our organization to maintain open communication and hold vendors accountable for meeting service level agreements.
- Communicate transportation status to relevant stakeholders, including sales representatives, customers, vendors, and management.
- Use Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to determine loads and coordinate Overage, Shortage, Damage in transit (OS&D) incidents.
- Create and distribute reports, recommending schedule changes based on data analysis.
- Resolve issues with road breakdowns, accidents, weather delays, and route exceptions.
- Optimize freight costs by meeting department KPIs, including maximizing truck weights.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of Logistics experience.
- Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
