Logistics Coordinator

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

• Coordinate all shipping responsibilities between Customer Service, Purchasing, and Materials Control.
• Coordinate and input the receipt of products received from inbound cargo
• Calculate rates and discounts with the LTL carriers and obtain rate information for full truck load carriers.
• Pre-plan job shipments using information supplied by Materials Control and Customer Service including estimating the size and weight of the job shipment prepare all appropriate documents for the shipment then contact the carrier and prepare the final bill of lading.
• Print shipping labels to be included on the shipment parcels. Prepare all documents, manifests, etc., for export shipments.
• Interaction with Supply Planner’s regarding scheduling of manufacturing/receipt of products for shipment.
• Coordination with CSR’s regarding import/export receipt and shipment of products
• Constant communication with CSR and customer for resolutions of shipments
• Provide the CSR’S with electronic copies of bills of lading, etc., relative to job shipments.
• Provide Accounting with the correct charges for each shipment so that the jobs can be properly billed; provide other copies to appropriate areas.
• Arrange for carriers for TOS pick-up and customer orders, such as blanket fiber from Augusta. Maintain files on all orders.
• Maintain good working relations with all freight carriers.
• Emergency shipments require the ability to respond to call-ins and overtime with short notice.
• Requires ability to cross train to fill for absentee employees, invoicing of daily job shipments and matching of invoices with purchases orders for incoming materials.
• Process all shipments through the Bill of Lading process so that all shipments will invoice properly for accounting jobs nightly
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in transportation logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Outstanding cross-functional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequent use of computer equipment (mouse, keyboard, etc.).
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department within a manufacturing environment and wear, when required, personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear plugs and safety shoes.

• This position will work mainly in a controlled office environment, with periods of time on the production floor.
• The noise level on the production floor can be up to 85 decibels.
• During summer months, temperatures on the production floor could be as high as 110 degrees.
• When on the production floor the employee will work around and near powered industrial vehicles.
• Required to wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area.
• Respirators may be required in specific areas of the plant.