Industrial Rail - Logistics Coordinator

Savage is hiring! Our coordinators come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to "do things they never dreamed possible".
These are some of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Opportunities for Growth
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing
• $150 annual Steel-toe boot allowance
• Provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

What you'll be doing:

• Use yard management software to ensure that all railcars that enter, exit, load, or unload in the facility are accurately documented
• Assist Terminal Masters in generating switch lists based on day-to-day needs and changes in the yard
• Provide data and reports to aid the Logistics Manager and daily logistics discussions and interaction with with the Customer
• Perform daily updates of the Yard Management tool
• Perform recordkeeping duties related to the operation
• Coordinate and oversee office functions including phones, mail, correspondence, shipping, etc.
• Identify and resolve issues or problems with financial and operational information systems and reports particularly identifying issues with Customer inventory and yard management systems Manage Supply and Demand for railcar movements
• Work directly with multiple customer contacts
• Local inventory management of railcars within the facility to meet loading requirements and car count thresholds
• Review and fulfill open orders movements both outbound and inbound
• Review and manage inbound empty railcar pipeline and adjust as needed
• Review and manage inbound feed railcar supply chain activity and safety stock
• Generate and distribute Rail Rack Schedules
• Provide optimum loading mark for liquid rail loading operators
• Verification of quality results for both outbound and inbound railcars
• Generate and verify both loaded/empty billing to railroads via SAP or RR website direct
• Manage railcar status of cars within the Savage facility i.e. bad orders, load & holds)
• Monitor production write on and grading activity to reconcile against auto-allocation GI process
• Work directly to support customers' railcar logistics needs and special requirements
• Expedite high priority shipments
• Generate Truck rack loading and unloading schedules
• Execute goods issue and material movement for truckload activity
• Learn and lead operational 5S organization and cleanliness requirements for the entire facility
• Maintain Manager+ records for maintenance, and assist with inventory counts and ordering.

Experience you'll need to be successful in this role:

• Able to work an 8-10 hour shift schedule, between 6am - 5pm Mon-Fri. On-call when needed, which may include occasional weekend or holiday call-ins.
• Competent knowledge of MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrated experience managing documents and timeclock records to support accounts payable/receivable and payroll
• Understands the importance and demonstrates professionalism and customer service, quickly and professionally responds to day-to-day Customer needs
• Ability to multitask and prioritize time-sensitive work assignments while meeting Corporate deadlines
• Good written and oral skills with an ability to communicate with Customers and other Savage Team Members Demonstrates a sense of ownership for responsibilities, yet is teachable and willing to learn from manager and others
• Positive attitude; treats others with fairness and respect - expects the same in return
• Is honest in dealings with the customers, company, and Team Members attention to detail, self-motivated, and good organizational skills
• Identify problem areas with customers and work with manager to develop a resolution
• Experience in logistics-sensitive clerical tasks preferred
• Background using SAP or equivalent Customer inventory systems preferred High school graduate or GED equivalent required
• Post high school accounting or computer education/training preferred

Physical Requirements

• Office environment located in an industrial plant Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of times
• May be asked to travel long distances, on occasion, for additional training

Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer.
Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.