EXEMPT JOB DESCRIPTION
SECTOR:
LOCATION:
Huber Engineered Woods, LLC
10925 David Taylor Drive
Suite 300
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
DEPARTMENT:
Logistics
JOB TITLE:
Logistics Coordinator
REPORTS TO:
Michael DiBenedetto - Manager, Logistics
CONTACT INFO: michael.dibenedetto@huber.com
(704) 548-5436
Role of Job:
This mid-level position will support transportation initiatives involving rail transportation, motor
carrier transportation, and public warehousing. Additionally, this role will provide
logistics/transportation assistance to HEW customers, internal staff, and HEW’s vast carrier
network.
Dimensions of Job:
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Limited travel (less than 5%).
No direct reports.
Acquires data from various supporting applications.
Subject matter expert for: rail, common carriers, freight payment, & logistics information
including root cause & corrective action reporting.
Manage motor carrier relationship at the tactical level.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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Oversee the relationship between HEW and our common carrier dispatchers in order to
enhance the partnership, and maintain world-class transportation service to our
customers.
Handle the daily issues that typically arise, including but not limited to: covering extra
customer orders, tracing railcars, tracking down common carrier truck shipments, and
reconsigning loads. Working with Inside Sales in reference to material that needs to be
returned to our mills (RMA’s).
Work with the mills to monitor and dispute rail demurrage/storage bills that have been
incorrectly charged to HEW.
Obtain data and prepare reports using multiple software application tools and databases.
Obtain ETA’s from Inside Sales & HEW customers (through our internal customer
portal, Huberwood.com). Additionally providing POD requests when necessary.
Provide rail rates for customers and work directly with the various rail carriers in order to
secure rail car capacity needed to efficiently manage customer needs. Maintain rail rate
spreadsheet and adding to the “freight page” on Huberwood.com.
Investigate and provide weekly carrier/mill “on-time” data for management team.
Process the payments for: common carriers, HEW 3rd party reload facilities, and misc.
transportation services. Ensures freight payment accuracy prior to approving payments
via our TRECS (rail) & Lean Logistics’ Websettle (flatbed) freight payment systems.
Manage and process all freight claims arising from HEW carrier’s damaging products
during transit.
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Tender common carrier flatbed loads via our TMS system on a weekly basis for all mills
and 3rd party reloads facilities, ensuring that all load tenders are accepted.
Complete Canadian Customs Invoices and provide customers with NAFTA Certificates
as needed.
Arrange LTL shipments from HEW mills or from 3rd party locations via LTL carrier’s
website, including creating the BOL for the moves.
Perform other duties as required.
Major Opportunities:
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Establish and maintain process and procedural standards.
Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the LeanLogistics TMS.
Decision Making:
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Open/manage cases with LeanLogistics Solution Support & with HEW IT Dept.
Efficient utilization of HEW common carrier base (based on rates and carrier
competencies).
Competencies:
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The successful candidate will have a 4 yr. degree.
An affinity for logistics/transportation including a general knowledge of transportation
procedures and regulations.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Must have expertise in Microsoft Office applications with particular emphasis on
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Salary:
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Negotiable, based on experience.
Notes: Management retains the discretion to add or change duties of the position at any time. The incumbent is
required to be thoroughly familiar with the company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy and to know and
adhere to the company’s Affirmative Action Plan to prevent discriminatory action because of race, color, sex, age,
disability, religion, or national origin.