Transportation Coordinator

Arconic is currently in search of Supply Chain Transportation Coordinator to join our Supply Chain Department based in Alcoa, TN. 

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal customers and external carriers to safely and efficiently schedule and coordinate a variety of inbound and outbound shipments within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will also be responsible for securing and scheduling all carrier/transportation modes each day across a broad carrier base. The incumbent will be responsible for tactical, logistics, planning activities.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and optimize transportation routes and schedules for domestic and international outbound shipments based on cost, time, appointment availability and delivery requirements utilizing internal ERP (SAP) and Transportation Management Software (TMS)
• Coordinate inbound scrap shipments to/from external customers, secondary market, toll processors, ingot and remelt facilities based on cost, time, and delivery requirements, utilizing internal ERP (SAP) and Transportation Management Software (TMS)
• Work with freight companies, third party carriers, and internal key stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure timely and efficient movement of material
• Monitors the progress of shipments and provide updates to internal stakeholders
• Provide status updates to customers and ensure any transportation issues are resolved promptly.
• Identify problems, gather and analyze information, and develop actionable solutions
• Work with various departments throughout the facility and outside processors to resolve daily tactical issues related to transportation carriers
• Evaluate carrier performance, documentation quality and reporting through internal reporting tools and performance reviews
• Monitor inventory levels and provide support to lean manufacturing initiatives in the Logistics and Planning areas
• Work effectively with multi-functional teams in a global organization

Also note:

• This role reports to the Transportation Superintendent.
• This role is primarily day shift, Monday-Friday. However, it is expected that the incumbent can work occasional weekends and off shifts. 

You have: (required)

• High School Diploma

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience 

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not valid for this position.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred, but not required 

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred in a similar function in a logistics or distribution company

• 1+ year experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Knowledge is SAP, Oracle, or other inventory management system

• Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems, i.e., E2Open

• Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks as assigned

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