IT Project Coordinator jobs in Rock Island, IL

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Logistics and Transport Project Coordinator will be the lead on all tolling and repacking operational activities as well as all Logistics and Transport related North American projects enhancing our value proposition and network design.  The individual will work very closely with Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, and full Supply Chain team to analyze all aspects of logistics and transport to best prioritize and implement projects that lead to the safest, cost effective or efficient means of moving, storing and tolling/ repacking of finished goods to meet our customers’ needs. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all activities related to external tolling and/ or repacking operations
• Develop and enhance tolling and repacking network to achieve growth within the North American business
• Conduct or support root cause analysis for all tolling service failures, working with cross-functional teams to achieve customer or business satisfaction
• Implement and drive critical Logistics & Transport  North American projects as well as operational initiatives supporting our different Commercial Business Units
• Develop project plan on basis of business requirements, arrangement of project team, project metrics, KPIS, and reporting
• Prepare comprehensive project plans to assure deliverables are attained and within budget or timeline
• Report out regularly on status of project milestones, tasks, scope and timeliness, expenses and risks impacting projects
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.                                                            

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain, Finance, Management or related field

Experience

• Minimum 10 Years of related experience
• 3 years of Logistics/ tolling/ repacking experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of industry/logistics best practices for the distribution of products across all channels
• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement procedures 
• Knowledge of logistics service agreements                        
• Extensive knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of repacking and tolling operations          

Skills

• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and create customized transportation solutions for the customer
• Effective judgement and decision making            
• Demonstrates strong proficiency of computer software applications including MS Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Well organized with high attention to detail and accuracy    

COMPETENCIES:  

• We expect four leadership skills from all our employees: 
• Act like a valuable team member 
• Target quality and excellence 
• Be disciplined and compliant 
• Make decisions quickly and with determination. 

AAP/EEO Statement  

An Equal Opportunity Employer  “AAP, EEO, M/F/H/V/D, Drug-Free Workplace” 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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