Coordinator, Land Transportation (1st Shift ) - Remote at APL Logistics Americas in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Overview:


Responsible for coordinating the daily transport activities for the assigned scope in a safe and efficient manner and the adoption of technological devices where necessary to aid in completing the responsibilities assigned. Ensure all customers' requirements are completed and meet their satisfaction level as per SLAs and KPIs.



RESPONSIBILITIES



Responsibilities:


Operations Management -

• Operate various vehicles/devices to complete daily transportation activities.
• Perform delivery and pick-up operations.
• Perform maintenance of transportation facilities, vehicles, infrastructures and systems etc.
• Identify and prepare relevant cargo for transfer operations.
• For Coordinator/Senior Coordinator, liaise and plan for transport schedules between different parties and locations.
• Identify shipping methods for goods based upon shipping procedures, routes and negotiated rates.
• Ensure proper documentation in place as per regulatory requirements.

Operational Compliance

• Ensure workplace safety standards and protocols are adhered to to create a safe working environment for all.
• For Senior Coordinator, they are also tasked to enforce these within the team.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address any potential hazards promptly.
• Complete all mandatory training in relation to workplace safety (e.g., 5S).
• Maintain sites cleanliness as per local and company's standards.
• Report all workplace accidents to Supervisor/Manager.
• Adhere to corporate social responsibility policies for logistics operations.
• Coordinate resolution of facilities, equipment, infrastructure and systems breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Report transport operations issues promptly.

Stakeholder Management -

• Collaborate with other departments/teams to complete day-to-day responsibilities as required.
• Communicate effectively to ensure smooth coordination of tasks and timely order processing.

QUALIFICATIONS



BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Communicates Effectively -

• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

Ensures Accountability -

• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.

Plans and Aligns

• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.

Optimizes Work Processes

• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

Tech Savvy

• Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. For example, investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.

Business Insight

• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, understands the main business fundamentals. Tries to learn the organization's key drivers, industry developments, and trends; seeks guidance to understand choices.

Financial Acumen

• Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, gathers the financial data and metrics essential for the role; interprets quantitative and financial data accurately; seeks guidance, as appropriate.

SKILLS

Data Collection and Analysis

Works with full competence to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Computer Skills

• Works with full competence to understand and effectively use standard office equipment and standard software packages to support business processes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Planning and Organizing

• Works with full competence to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Traffic and Vehicle Planning

• Works with full competence to ensure the optimum deployment and utilization of vehicles and moveable plant. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Verbal Communication

• Works with full competence to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Work Scheduling

• Works with full competence to ensure the optimum scheduling of work and material resources to meet planned performance targets. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Numerical Skills

• Works at an intermediate level to understand numerical concepts and use them to carry out mathematical operations e.g. in order to analyze reports. Typically works with guidance.

Logistic Methodologies

• Works with full competence to ensure the optimum movement and storage of production plant, equipment and materials. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Production Quality Management

• Works with full competence to ensure that all production operations are carried out to ensure the required quality of outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Storage Management

• Works with full competence to ensure the optimum storage of plant, equipment, materials and supplies. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Assessment

• Works at an intermediate level to assimilate and understand data and information from various sources in order to draw appropriate conclusions and make relevant recommendations. Typically works with guidance.

Costing and Budgeting

• Works at an intermediate level to systematically estimate, allocate, and control costs in order to manage financial resources effectively. Typically works with guidance.

Review and Reporting

• Works at an intermediate level to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports. Typically works with guidance.

Presentation Skills

• Works at an intermediate level to communicate and deliver information verbally in a clear, concise and compelling manner to other people. Typically works with guidance.

Experience:

• Preferred experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (1 - 3 years).

Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office.


The typical starting salary range for this position is: $45,570 - $50,577.

The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.


Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:


• PTO
• 6 days sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program



ABOUT US



MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE


APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.



AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.



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