Logistics Coordinator

Hitachi - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Nashville, TN

1,001-5,000 employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Logistics Coordinator at JR Automation plays a vital role in supporting operations by managing receiving and shipping functions. This position requires attention to detail to prepare and review documentation, ensuring that all shipments are accurately processed and discrepancies are resolved. The coordinator will work closely with various teams to implement best practices and maintain effective communication regarding shipment statuses and exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform Receiving function and process Receiving transactions in business information systems.
• Validate all incoming shipments to ensure Supplier's paperwork matches the physical items received and JR's purchase order.
• Verify quantity of items physically received matches JR and supplier's records.
• Schedule all order pick‐up and deliveries related to LTL freight and small parcel packages.
• Adhere to all client shipping guidelines and standards including routing and packaging instructions.
• Coordinate with other functional areas and logistics team members to implement best practices for improved material flow.
• Engage build team and engineers in Quality Control review on all incoming shipments.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers, including coworkers, management, carriers, supply chain, and vendors.
• Deliver timely communications on exceptions or unforeseen changes in shipping, as well as shipment status, tracking information, insurance, and claim details.
• Represent a critical on‐site presence to internal customers and maintain a professional approach in all interactions.
• Ensure purchasing, receiving, and accounting related documentation is routed correctly and filed accurately.
• Process problem invoices through the enlighten platform.
• Initiate PRS process for all JR returns, including logging and tracking root cause reason codes.
• Work with Build team to develop and organize material and material storage areas throughout the building.
• Deliver materials to job shelves throughout the building to support line side stocking program.
• Stage skids and other bulk material to plant locations based on point of use stocking program.
• Perform material 'check in' process to indicate materials that have been delivered to the build team.
• Effectively load and unload all types of machinery and equipment from trucks and trailers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• 1+ years experience in a business environment.
• Logistics, Material Management or Supply Chain experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to accept direction and complete tasks as assigned while working as part of a team or individually.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required.