WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo® offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including salary plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

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The Logistics Coordinator will work with WireCo’s customer care, planning, and distribution center teams, external customers, and transportation providers to coordinate and control intercompany shipments and outbound customer deliveries. This position will also assist in securing equipment domestically to ensure on-time performance in the most cost effective manner. The ideal candidate will show initiative, possess excellent communication skills, be able to support and handle several tasks at once, work well in a team environment, and interact with multiple levels and functions within the organization. Additional duties may include: analyzing freight costs, handling freight quote requests for sales, procurement, or customer service teams, measuring KPIs and compiling carrier scorecard data.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with shipping sites to ensure they’re able to pull necessary shipping documents from ERP and TMS
• Work daily within Transportation Management System (TMS) for scheduling and reporting
• Monitor carrier KPIs through scorecards capturing service, cost, and utilization
• Utilize internal and third-party tracking tools to monitor cargo movement and order status
• Assist with details on discrepant domestic carrier invoices
• Performs special projects related to transportation and logistics when needed

The Logistics Coordinator must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Logistics
• Two or more years of transportation-related experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced skills with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Experience

• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience
• Familiarity with ERP and data extraction
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and organize assignments
• Multi-lingual capabilities beneficial

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier

Other

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history and educational background.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability