Production Logistics Coordinator

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Production Logistics Coordinator

Job Summary

Position Title

Production Logistics Coordinator

Status

 

Business Group/Division

Imerys Wollastonite 

Reports to (Job Title)

Site Manager

Location

Willsboro, NY

Job  Scope

 

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination of customer orders between Customer Service and Production and serve as point of contact for plant logistics.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks associated with: collecting bulk truck weights, delivering orders, filing paperwork, sending paperwork to customer service, completing the late shipment report each day for the plant(s), and managing the truck pick up schedule.

• Create pick up and delivery materials and maintain records of product shipments. 

• Prepare open order reports for the daily Production meeting.  Finalize the truck shipment and pick up times and other logistics for the next business day and as required for days ahead.

• Monitor capacity in SAP, each day to facilitate order entries by Customer Service Reps and to allow forward planning of demand and product line capacity.   

• Manage capacity requests for their plant(s) in a timely manner, check the available capacity in SAP and if necessary check with the site Production Manager before approving the request.  Alert the Plant Manager and/or the Production Manager of requests that may impact other planning and capacity requirements.

• Advise all necessary managers of change requests and rush orders verbally and by email.

• If required by Customer Service, communicate with customers or carriers directly to advise them of ready times and other logistical and planning details.

• Process the BOL for all shipments and deliver such orders after receiving correct weights.  BOL must be printed before a shipment is released from the plant.

• File and maintain EHS paperwork, such as environmental readings and area inspections.

• Allocate customer orders each day for daily production schedule.

• Maintain and communicate assigned KPI’s.

• Maps and documents new procedures as well as updates current procedures as needed. 

• Reports to and educates upper Management on logistics issues and opportunities and provides recommendations for corrective actions and on