Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.
Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by Eco Vadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Warehouse Team Lead, and/or general supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, is responsible for the quality and efficiency of shipping/receiving transactions; assisting with the day-to-day transportation operations and inventory in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Logistics/Production Planning Department.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Comply with safety policies and practices and participate in the plant Safety Program.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment for self and all team members and equipment through 5S and housekeeping activities.
Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to external customers as well as all other package shipping needs ensuring customer demands and requests are satisfied at all times.
Coordinate receipt of products from external suppliers, ensuring proper records are maintained within the company MRP system.
Process receiving and shipping transactions in SAP.
Provide accurate reporting of inventory and shipping products; and efficiently input load transfers/delivery information into company database.
Assist with inventory, internal and external cycle counts, reconciliation and adjustments as required.
Effectively prepare shipping notices, bills of lading and all necessary paperwork to ensure quality and on-time deliveries.
Assist with the coordination of team members to ensure effective and timely load outs
Work with team members to make recommendations for process improvements.
Support LSS (Lean Six Sigma) & teams that will drive out waste and reduce operation costs.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Forklift operations as required.
Accountable for general office functions such as answering phones, faxes, filing, etc.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:
Planning – an ability to think ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results
Judgment and Decision Making – considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to other’s actions
Mathematics – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common factors and decimals as well as compute rate, ratio and percent.
Ability to manage one’s own time
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to manage multiple priorities
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Ability to safely and efficiently operate a variety of forklifts
Proficient computer skills (i.e., Excel)
Demonstrated ability to motivate others with a positive “can do” attitude and maintain a safe, cohesive work environment
Possess the ability to teach, train and facilitate job tasks

Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
At least five years shipping/receiving experience in a high-volume manufacturing or distribution environment
Inventory management

Preferred Qualifications:
ERP / SAP proficient
Associate’s Degree in Business
Work experience in metal manufacturing
Certified forklift operator

Site Specific Qualifications:
Ability to work all shifts including 8 or 12-hour shifts, daylight and off-shifts as well as weekends, holidays and overtime

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use of hands to finger, handle, feel, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds with occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud outside of the office area. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust and odors.

Performance Competencies:
Teamwork/Building Teamwork – Trust & Integrity – Excellence - Concern for Safety & Environment – Service Orientation – Results Orientation – Attention To Communication – Edge – Concern for Quality – Continuous Improvement – Development of People – Interpersonal Awareness

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK
To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and it’s business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.

• Successful application

  We will carefully review your application against the requirements of the position. If we have any questions, we will be in touch!

• Interviews

  Your first interview will be with Talent Acquisition, our Recruitment team. During this first interview, we will want to discuss your background and experience relative to the job which you applied for. We are also happy to tell you more about our company.

• Next Interviews

  If you are selected for a next round interview, you will meet with the hiring manager and members of the team. The exact amount of interviews and who you’ll meet with varies by role, location and hiring manager. We always aim to be respectful of your valuable time.

• Welcome to the team

  If we are both keen to move forward, you’re hired! From the moment you sign your contract, you will be part of our team. Your onboarding journey will ensure you get all the information you need to be successful in your role at Trivium Packaging.