Logistics Coordinator - Ashland Inc

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Material Coordinator to join our Ashland LLC, Specialty ingredients business at our Calvert City KY location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Materials function. This position will report to the Materials Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate all drum/IBC loads with carriers (outbound and some inbound)
• Tender loads utilizing Ashland's TMS (Transportation Management System)
• Maintain and coordinate shipping schedule with Foreman
• Prepare Bills of Ladings
• Print export, domestic and customer specific labels
• Use SAP to confirm shipments
• Assist with purchase orders, receiving, etc.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• A minimum of a High School diploma
• 3-5 years in supporting shipping
• 49CFR, IATA and IMDG certifications
• Must be highly proficient in the use of computers: email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be highly organized and self-motivated
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to multi-task

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• SAP experience, SAP & Accounting practices is highly desirable
• Microsoft products, excel, and word

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, climb stairs, sit, reach, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear and see. The incumbent may occasionally be required to lift light to moderately heavy objects (up to 25 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. It may also be required to operate a company vehicle on company business.

The incumbent will be required to utilize and wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required to perform his/her duties within the manufacturing area including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety foot wear, respirator, FRC clothing and other PPE as determined to protect the individual. The Logistics Coordinator must demonstrate commitment to zero incidents and injuries in the workplace and beyond.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during site emergencies and respond appropriately as directed by the Site Emergency Director and be capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency arise.

The incumbent must have the ability and willingness to work extended hours at a 24 hour, 365 day operation.

Incumbent must have demonstrated productivity and effectiveness in a teamwork environment and must have demonstrated competency and willingness to adapt to change.

Third party recruiters and agencies (“Agency”) should not contact employees of Ashland or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent by an Agency to a hiring manager, recruiter or submitted to Ashland’s career portal are considered unsolicited and property of Ashland. Ashland will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, unless the Agency has a signed contract with Ashland’s Human Resources/Procurement department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.