Logistics Intern

Job Description:

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com) is the global leader in the development, marketing and distribution of high-performance specialty tile installation systems, cements, adhesives and building products for substrate preparation, floor covering installations, wall finishing and exterior concrete repair for commercial and residential applications..

We are immediately recruiting a Logistics Intern. This is a full-time paid position, located at our corporate offices near Center Township (Aliquippa), PA. Working hours will be Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position will be responsible for the accurate and timely shipment of products for our retail and distribution accounts, inventory management, production planning, and intercompany replenishment, for ARDEX customers across the US, Canada, and Latin America.

The successful candidate will be highly customer focused, a keen and effective problem solver under pressure, and above all, be a strong team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform confirmation and shipping set up for retail accounts for given deadlines.
• Dispatch trucks for appropriate distribution and Regional Distribution Center ("RDC") orders.
• Perform shipping and Inter-Branch Transfers ("IBT") processes in a timely manner.
• Maintain thorough understanding of the shipment building and IBT processes.
• Issue weekly production schedules and monitor daily for needed adjustments that optimize inventory levels while serving customer needs.
• Execute daily and weekly reporting as needed.

Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrable, workable knowledge of logistics / shipping processes and procedures
• SAP experience is highly desirable.
• Able to use MSWord, MS Excel and Outlook email to a high standard.
• Understand and demonstrate proper Customer Service protocol.
• Ability to adapt effectively to accommodate changing business / customer demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills with customers, managers, and team
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and telephone skills
• High emphasis on customer service/customer driven.
• Must be able to multi-task within a fast paced environment, retaining high attention to detail
• Good organizational and listening skills.

Education:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

From: ARDEX Americas