Overview
Senior Associate, Logistics Jobs in Clinton, SC at Nordson
The Senior Associate, Logistics position is responsible for coordinating the successful shipment of large assembled systems. This person will assign put away locations for inbound materials, help organize shipments into handling units, work with material handlers to move the materials as needed for proper staging, schedule trucks for shipment, and execute transactions in the ERP system to represent these activities. They will need to work closely with the planning, assembly, operations, and engineering teams to ensure orders flow without interruption.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate all system shipments by communicating with customers, transportation companies, and sales agents
Assign put away locations for inbound materials,
Organize shipments into handling units trackable with pallet IDs.
Direct material handlers to move the materials as needed for proper staging
Execute SAP transactions to confirm receiving, picking, and shipping.
Prepare packing lists, bills of lading, and shipping documents
Decide on transportation methods and companies
Solve shipping/staging problems
Prepare upcoming shipments for readiness with assembly
Quote freight costs and shipping options for customers and sales agents
Discuss and follow up on import options with customers and sales agents
Send general shipping information updates to sales agents
Work with suppliers and purchasing on deliveries
Any other duties that may reasonably be assigned
Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 1-year related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Knowledge of Word, Excel, SAP and Adobe
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to organize and maintain spreadsheets in Excel
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work in SAP ERP system
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
Minimal
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Title: Senior Associate, Logistics
Company: Nordson
Location: Clinton, SC
