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We Have:

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A thriving culture that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental,Vision Plans on your 1st day of work!
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• Bi-weekly bonuses
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• Opportunity to grow and create

You Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience (i.e., storeroom, logistics, inventory management, shipping, etc.)
• Basic computer, data entry, documentation, and reporting skills
• Ability to mult-task in a fast paced enviroment while maintaining composure
• Open communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to occasionally be on call or onsite and work outside of normal business hours..

Your Purpose:

Report to the External Logistics Manager.. Coordinate the delivery of final products to mill or group of millsby verifying orders; inventorying stock; arranging transportation generally by truck or rail; sometimes via barge. Maintain on-time shipments and minimize backlog of shipments. Support logistics and maintain customer service.

Your Work:

• Arranges freight to move material to customers and internal locations using Transportation Management Systems and other methods as dictated by necessity including phone and email.

• Coordinate between carriers, sales and warehouse to execute on-time shipments balancing costs and customer service
• Identify/correct order and inventory issues with sales/warehouse and escalate as needed
• Maintain validity of freight costs, correct errors, and confirm or process detention payments
• Populate reports as required
• Schedule carrier appointments in alignment with mill loading schedules and supervised instruction (for example the number of appointments with consideration for crane downtime, pre-load schedules, man-power on the shift, receiving, over-length loads, etc.).
• Continue the development of our relationship with the carrier base through effective communication for all parties
• Enter and update necessary information on shipments including delivery comments, prioritization, or special shipping instruction
• May negotiate spot or premium freight rates within limits of authority for local carriers to ensure on time shipments.
• Provide Support for Logistics Operations as required.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

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