Coordinator, Logistics

The Logistics Coordinator at Avient Corporation is responsible for developing, organizing, and managing domestic and international transportation functions for Avient facilities and warehouse locations. In addition, the individual will assist with warehouse replenishment and inventory management functions for company facilities and warehouses. Working with the company computer system, the Logistics Coordinator reviews shipping orders and releases documentation to company facilities and warehouses to ensure timely shipments. Daily interactions are required with transportation companies, all levels of company management, other employees, and customers. Responsibilities include arranging transportation for domestic and international shipments, obtaining and distributing freight quotes, preparing shipping paperwork, scheduling international shipments, and preparing shipping documentation. Other duties include unloading goods and materials, entering information into the system, labeling and locating material, separating customer orders, pulling and staging orders, repacking material if required, performing functions to receive or ship material, participating in cycle counting, ensuring the good working order of machines, maintaining safety standards, and handling hazardous waste if required. The Logistics Coordinator is also responsible for generating and monitoring vendor complaints, tracking late shipments, entering laboratory prepared sample material into inventory, performing physical inventory and cycle counts, maintaining adequate levels of finished goods in company warehouses, and working on other projects as assigned. Candidates for this role should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, more than 3 years of professional work experience in a similar role, experience in managing a large number of raw materials through SAP MRP, and a background in supply chain, transportation, inventory control, and logistics. Candidates from the polymer, pigments, and chemical industry are preferred. Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and SAP is required, along with personal skills like stress management, reading/comprehension, self-motivation, time/priority management, multitasking ability, teamwork, and organizational skills. The position may require standing and sitting for prolonged periods, talking and listening, and working in both office and manufacturing environments. The Logistics Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient transportation and inventory management operations at Avient Corporation, contributing to the company's overall success and sustainability goals.,