Logistics Coordinator

About Us

Ace Hardware Corporation is a leading retailer of hardware, home improvement, and gardening products. We are committed to providing our customers with exceptional service and quality products.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Logistics Coordinator to join our team in this dynamic role. As a Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the transportation and logistics of outbound shipments to customers from our retail support center. You will work closely with our logistics manager and retail support manager to develop and implement plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.

Main Responsibilities

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• Manage all transportation and logistics for outbound shipments to customers from the retail support center, while supporting service level targets.

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• Management and oversight of a private fleet of tractors as directed by the logistics manager or retail support manager.

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• Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services. Assist in creating budgets and handling monthly financials.

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• Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.

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• Assist in maintaining compliance with all federal, state and Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations and driver safety.

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• Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.

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• Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets. Initiate contact with various companies and negotiate rates for backhauls, etc.

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• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits on tractors and trailers, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.

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• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.

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• Maintain relationships with existing freight carriers and foster new contacts.

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• Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure the traffic program is deployed effectively and meets company objectives.

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• Responsible for selection of appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs, maximize delivery efficiency and retailer satisfaction.

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Requirements

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• Bachelor's Degree or related field or equivalent professional experience.

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• Proven management experience in a distribution/traffic role.

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• Ability to analyze and logistically manage a fleet of drivers.

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• Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills.

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• Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations.

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• Basic knowledge of budgeting and monthly financials.

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• Excellent communication skills.

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• Strong leadership characteristics.

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Salary Range

The estimated salary for this position is between $87,000 and $109,000 annually, based on education and experience.

Benefits

Ace Hardware Corporation offers competitive benefits, including semi-monthly pay, incentive opportunities, 18 days of vacation immediately available, comprehensive health coverage, life insurance benefits, generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition assistance program, performance management approach, career development and growth opportunities, employee discounts on Ace merchandise and travel, employee assistance program, birth/adoption bonding paid time off, adoption cost reimbursement, and identity theft protection.

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