Logistics Coordinator - Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today!

Position Purpose: Reporting to the Inventory Control Supervisor, the Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for prioritizing orders, responding to inquiries, inputting inventory information into Prism.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Schedule and coordinate trucks to deliver product by maximizing the load capacity of our in-house trucks.
2. Determines shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet customer delivery dates.
3. Determines space requirements and position of shipments in bobtails and 53' trucks and lays out position of the shipment.
4. Worked customer service to pull in orders and get fills to ensure we have full trucks on first and second runs.
5. Escalate of missing items to production team and customer service.
6. Communicate with company drivers on routes/dock appts/ETAs.
7. Meet with customer service to review all missed shipments and provide reason - ensures all orders are rescheduled by end and day.
8. Prepares shipping and receiving documents accompanying shipments including packing lists, bills of lading, and all other required
paperwork.
9. Inspects and verifies incoming goods against invoices or other documents.
10. Maintains internal record-keeping system.
11. Reviews daily shipping/receiving reports to ensure proper and timely order shipment.
12. Aids in resolving shipment errors and issues.
13. Participates in continuous improvement projects.
14. Participates in department meetings.
15. Performs all work in a safety-first mentality and with utilization of IPS lean manufacturing skills.
16. Related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years experience as a logistics coordinator within a manufacturing company with in-house fleet required.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook experience required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills required.
• AS400 and/or Apriso experience preferred.