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GAF Logistics Coordinator in Savannah, Georgia
Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team or Function Overview
The right candidate will be invited to join the Savannah Plant team and continue a legacy of over 50 years of successful operations in this location. We operate two production lines that produce shingles and rolled roofing products for both commercial and residential applications.
Summary
The Logistics Coordinator II is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and reporting various logistic activities including inter-unit transfer orders (IUTs), return material authorizations (RMAs), cycle counts, preparing freight claims and other key processes as assigned by the Logistics Supervisor.
The Logistics Coordinator II is a key liaison between the plant, sales, supply chain planning, transportation, and customer service. Support production planning by tracking raw materials (currently railcars but not limited to) and notifying the production planner of potential issues such as late arrivals or shortages. The incumbent supports the overall logistics department and serves as backup for other positions within the department including Shipping Supervisor, Driver Services Coordinator, and others as needed.
Assistant.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ensure that all shipments are dispatched in an accurate and timely manner to meet all customer demand on a daily basis, shared with the Traffic Coordinator.
Work effectively as a team member within the Logistics Department. Manage and distribute daily logistics reports to internal stakeholders. Actively engage in a positive manner to implement, support, monitor, and achieve Supply Chain metrics and goals.
Work with customer care to ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet customer shipments. Manage and distribute Negative Available to Promise reports (ATP). Collaborate with Customer Care and Distribution Planning Group regarding inventory shortages and potential solutions.
Track and analyze cycle count performance routinely, at all locations under Savannah purview. Ensure all products are counted at least one time during the quarter, shared with the Shipping Supervisor and Supply Chain Manager.
Prepare pick tickets daily to optimize loading times. Monitor and research causes of shipping errors and related issues, as necessary.
Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cost and improve customer service.
Cross train and act as backup for the Shipping Supervisor and Drivers Services coordinator, and sometimes Production Planner.
Covers for Supervisor and Driver Services Coordinator, as well as others as needed
Manage cycle counts and ensure inventory accuracy
Directs warehouse employees to ensure shuttles are adequate and efficient
Drives GAF Business System (GBS) initiatives with an emphasis on Safety.
Manage retail orders via their Transportation Management System (TMS)
Occasionally assists with Department and Plant Safety Training.
Physical Demands
Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely
Occasionally operate business machines
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Under This Roof, We Require
Four year degree in similar discipline preferred.
Or High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 or more years of work experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or military industry
Ability to work weekends and holidays when needed.
Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces
Requiredtoreachwithhandsandarmsandstoop,kneel,orcrouch
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely
Occasionally operate business machines
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Under This Roof, We Also Value
IntermediateknowledgeofGoogleSuitesandERPsystems(PSorSAP)
Acquaintance with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS -RF),
Adept working with Inventory Management Systems and processes , such as FIFO, LIFO, WIP, Physical counts, Cycle counts and process controls
Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and software, such as web-based Carrier Point
FamiliarwithstandardManufacturingconcepts,practices&procedures
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal trainingprogramsandcourses,aswellasageneroustuitionreimbursementprogram.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.