Logistics Director manages all aspects of an organization's logistics management function to control, deliver, and distribute products and materials to the destination. Implements an overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network and operations. Being a Logistics Director oversees critical and related inventory, distribution, and transportation operations that support the achievement of organizational goals and KPI's for product delivery and customer satisfaction. Selects vendors and negotiates rates and service levels and monitors performance. Additionally, Logistics Director ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods. Utilizes analytics to monitor and measure performance, identify problems in operations, and achieve high performance at optimal cost. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Logistics Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Logistics Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION: Logistics Coordinator STATUS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Logistics Manager DATE: November 2023
DIRECT REPORTS: None LOCATION: Bonner, MT
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for processing paperwork required for the shipment of trailers both domestically and internationally. Ensures that paperwork is completed accurately and follows transportation and export laws. Provides coordination and administrative support to the Logistics Department and reports directly to the Logistics Manager.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
Expectations:
- Completes all documentation for next-day shipments by the end of each day
- Updates “Load value spreadsheet” on a weekly basis
- Informs Logistics Manager and Sales Manager when accounts are overdue
- Generates purchase orders for carriers within 2 days of load confirmation
- Processes vendor payments within 1 day of receipt of invoices
- Submits financing documentation for funding within 2 days of delivery
Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job by job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.