Logistics Coordinator

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The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for freight / logistics analysis and improvements, as well as dealing with material flow to and from the plants. This role will support the purchasing and process improvement project management throughout the organization. In this role, you will be focused on data, analysis, reporting, and other activities focusing on and leading towards organizational awareness / communication and ultimately cost savings.

What you will do for UGN :

• Develop and recommend an overall Freight Management strategy to include carrier and third-party logistics providers
• Responsible for the daily management of logistics providers in coordination with the plant Materials departments.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
• Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
• Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes, or carriers.
• Responsible as subject matter expert for all Import / Export shipment management, documentation, and / or coordination as requested for commercial resolution.
• Responsible for overall shipment documentation compliance.
• Manage freight RFQs for all US and Global inquiries, including special product and / or equipment.
• Manage and update carrier rates.
• Coordinate invoicing issues and coding follow-up (internally and externally).
• Assist in cost analysis efforts for continuous improvements.
• Item-level Freight frequency and cost analysis and breakdown (for forecasting freight costs in the future).
• Create and manage an annualized freight budget for all UGN facilities.

What you will bring to UGN :

At UGN, Inc., we recognize that our success depends upon our Team Members. We've created a competitive compensation and benefits package that demonstrates our commitment to our Team Members. Pay range : $65,000.00 - $75,000.00, and participation in our annual incentive plan. If you are offered this position at UGN, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and / or geographic location. In addition to those factors, UGN considers internal equity among current Team Members when developing the final offer. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time Team Members, including medical, dental, vision, life / AD&D insurance, 401K with company match, short and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off, including 10 paid holidays.

We strive to ensure each team member feels valued, respected, and included, and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov / E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.