International Transportation Coordinator
Revlon
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is based in Roanoke, VA and reports to the Supervisor of International Transportation. The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for supporting Revlon freight operations. The Transportation Coordinator works collaboratively, cross-functionally, internally and externally, to ensure that our inbound freight is picked up from our suppliers and delivered to our various facilities. This individual will assist with achieving high levels of carrier on-time pickup and delivery performance so that Revlon meets or exceeds our delivery requirements while reducing transportation cost and/or OTIF fines. The Transportation Coordinator will also assist in reviewing freight delays and possible chargebacks to resolve issues at a root cause level.
To achieve this, the Transportation Coordinator collaborates with Planning Teams, Carriers, Receiving and Shipping personnel to understand shipment timing and develop a plan that best supports Distribution and Transportation objectives. The Transportation Coordinator applies their judgment, experience, knowledge of current market conditions, transit times, delivery requirements, shipping considerations and routing guide information to make mode and carrier selection decisions prior to load tendering.
This role will help support other members on the International Transportation Team. This support will include learning back-up role procedures and support during heavy operation periods like Chinese New Year, quarter end or program launches.
MAJOR DUTIES
• Support various teams internally and externally to ensure on time pickup and delivery of freight.
• Route freight of all modes from suppliers to Revlon facilities
• Proactively address transportation delays and recover freight as needed.
• Work with various systems including SAP and JDE to create and manage inbound deliveries and shipments
• Assisting with reporting needs including gathering data and keying data to maintain or append current reports.
• Track and trace all “hot” shipments whether by Air Freight or Ocean.
• Create Bills of Lading (BOL) and provide needed shipping documentation.
• Uses computer software such as MS EXCEL to generate requested reports.
• All other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE
• 1-3 years of transportation industry experience or experience in a similar role preferred
• General understanding of transportation
• Ability to learn different computer systems quickly
• Intermediate experience using MS Office (Outlook and EXCEL)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
• Teamwork: Openly shares ideas with others
• Innovation: Identifies and implements new ways of doing things to improve service and/or reduce cost
• Results-Focused: Holds self and others accountable for producing results
• Communication: Keeps other informed before questions are asked, be proactive
• Problem-Solving: Ability to apply transportation experience and expertise to an array of transportation issues
• Judgment: Demonstrates good judgment using quantitative/qualitative arguments; analytical reasoning, technical expertise and an understanding of the audience
• Awareness: Conducts self professionally; anticipates and thinks through how others may react / feel
• Continuous Improvement: Bias for excellence; looks for ways to improve work processes; challenges status quo
• Relationship Management: Builds, develops and maintains strong, collaborative internal and external relationships
• Thinking Ahead: Anticipates issues / problems before they occur and has solutions ready
• Prioritizes Work Effectively: Must be able to handle multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
• Experience working with a TMS is a plus
• Experience working with SAP is a plus
• Experience working with JDE is a plus
EDUCATION
• High School Diploma Required
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in such fields as Business or Supply Chain Management
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