Logistics Coordinator

Order Picking and Replenishment

• Ensures all trailers and containers are checked into RP in timely manner to secure correct time stamps up arrival and dispatched completion.
• Ensuring all OB’s are completely loaded and complete, close out/dispatch as required.
• Ensure all containers are correctly reported in WMS (time arrived/time emptied)
• Checking in all IB receipts into WMS to allow operations team to receive product into inventory.
• Ensure drivers log is completed and initialed for every load.
• Make sure a valid Drivers license is provided for every load.
• Closing all IB receipts after product is received into inventory *report and all discrepancies.
• Prepare all trailer inspection reports for all IB and OB loads.
• Monitor and complete all loads on Open dock – add extras as needed.
• Communicate with Jockey all trailer moves (live or drop loads) and preloaded.
• Maintain proper filing of all IB’s and OB’s paperwork in secure locations.  Remove and box full folders for permanent storage.
• Monitor and control visitors’ badges, making sure they are being properly signed in and out and returned.
• Make sure FedEx orders are received and shipped.
• Communicates progress in resolving short allocations with management. 
• Schedules for customer rush orders.
• Uses Outbound Order Progress Display/Load Planning Operations to monitor order progress to ensure timely completion of order picking.

Inbound and Outbound Freight 

• Using the inbound and outbound schedule assigns work to MHE Operators and monitors the flow of work throughout the shift.
• Works with the supervisor to coordinate the most effective manner to organize inbound and outbound loads.
• Uses WMS to monitor receiving and shipping task progress to ensure timely completion of scheduled loading and offloading.
• Assigns work and work instructions to Team Members for the manual offloading of trailers ‘lumping’.
• Communicates progress for offloading and loading and reports any delays immediately to management.
• Records in WMS delivery of received inbound trailers not yet put-away to a location. 
• Closes customer orders in.
• Prepares all inbound and outbound transport carrier paperwork, including customer specific requirements.
• Ensures proper paperwork for multi-stop outbound freight.
• Records and maintains trailer numbers and dock door numbers in WMS.   
• Oversee and control the arrival, departure, movement and storage for trailers in the yard. 
• Communicates with drivers to move trailers within the yard to ensure inbound and outbound trailer requirements are adequate.
• Check and track load arrivals and departures times during the shift and investigate missed deadlines for resolution.

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED 
• College diploma in Logistics Management a plus
• Three (3) years warehouse / logistics experience, preferably with some team lead experience.
• Previous experience with Warehouse Management Information System (WMS), preferably Red Prairie.

SKILLS

• Ability to make sound independent decisions and escalate any non-routine decisions to management.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems and solve problems to resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work in a customer focused environment.
• Able to adapt to change and quickly adopt new methods and practices required to meet changing business needs.
• Learns quickly and can transfer their knowledge to others.
• Intermediate level knowledge of WMS system, preferably Red Prairie.
• Basic knowledge of Excel. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND “OUR WAY” CULTURE

• As a team member works collaboratively with Metro employees in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional customer service attitude.
• Looks for ways to say “Yes” to the customer (internal and external).
• Promote and support team member driven social initiatives.
• Follow established processes and achieve customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Commitment to quality of work.
• Approachable, positive interpersonal style.
• Maintain open, honest relationships.

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Without compromise maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Follows the Occupational Health and Safety Act including Safety, Violence and Harassment laws.
• Reports any hazards in the workplace to management.
• Must not use or operate equipment in a manner that would endanger self or others.
• Must not put other workers at risk by their actions.
• Ensures safety accident and incidents are immediately reported to management.