Position Title: Logistics Coordinator

BU or Function: AP&C

Plant Site: Piedmont

Job Summary

This position exists to receive customer orders; plan and process deliveries; and resolve customer delivery issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities with % Breakdown:

Logistics Duties (75%):

• Receive and process orders through customer service department.
• Communicate with bulk carriers regarding scheduling of shipments. (Plant logistics responsible for securing drivers and customer shipments, which includes bulk tank truck shipments, LTL, and FTL)
• Schedule shipment of packaged product and coordinate with carriers.
• Work with customer service and plant personnel to investigate and resolve customer delivery issues
• Maintain shipping records files including adding shipping records to API product batch records
• Work with KOP Customer Service and/or plant personnel to investigate and resolve customer delivery issues.
• Maintain shipping records files including adding shipping records to API product batch records. (EDMS)
• Ensure shipment issues are communicated to Arkema's Customer Service department in a timely manner.
• Receive calls/emails from KOP Customer Service regarding new orders and changes.

Clerk Duties (25%):

• Generate daily shipment paperwork from SAP.
• Make daily inventory transactions in SAP.
• Schedule loading of tank wagons, prepare load sheets..
• Track Quality Delivery Incidents
• Maintain office equipment and supplies.
• Assist with packaged goods when necessary.
• Assist in the filing of all shipping, receiving, and process batch sheets.
• Provides back up support for Distribution Manager
• Prepares plant records for storage/shipment to Iron Mountain
• Assist with front gate/visitor activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required

• 5+ years of experience in a shipping/receiving environment preferably in a chemical plant environment

Education and area of focus

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Chemical plant experience preferred.
• Shipping/Receiving experience preferred.
• Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Word, SAP and Excel).
• This position will require 49CFR certification and IMDG certification.
• Understanding of DOT and other required transportation regulations.

Certifications/Trainings

• Qualified in Piedmont operations equipment.
• Certifications from trade schools and/or professional organizations are preferred.
• Classes will be attended as needed for current shipping regulation training.

Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Good leadership and management skills
• Well-developed communication and interactive skills
• Must be able to multi-task and efficiently operate in a stressful work environment.
• Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of detail and accuracy required.

HES Requirement - All Jobs

• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Based Safety, SafeStart, etc.).
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.

• Demonstrates commitment to HES through high visibility and actions.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, sit, stand for long periods
• A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
• Must be capable and willing to work overtime as required
• Must be able to use and navigate business applications including CMMS maintenance management software and be proficient with MS Office suite.
• This position works in an office/warehouse environment. .