Suttons International Hiring for Logistics Coordinator Job at West Chester, PA Full Time

Suttons International are a family owned global logistics business who have seen exponential growth this past year. We are now looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join our fantastic team in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

The Role

As a Logistics Coordinator with Suttons International you will work with customers to provide them with global logistics solutions for the transportation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous chemicals, from supplier to receiver.

You will be responsible for the requisition of Intermodal transportation from varying aspects of freight carriers (Truck/Rail/Ship/Barge), compiling relevant documentation for each mode of transport and coordinating the activities of international traffic flows in consultation with overseas office and third-party suppliers.

You will also monitor and update in house software system to manage individual consignments, providing full traceability and cost control.

The role is part of the Regional Operations Team, reporting into the Regional Operations Supervisor, working closely with the Planning, Commercial and Technical Teams along with a range of pre-qualified suppliers to ensure all customer requirements are fulfilled successfully.

This role will ideally suit someone who has a good understanding of aspects of multi-modal logistics operations with particular focus on chemical and petro-chemical sectors, with experience in the management of 3rd Party Service suppliers such as Road Transportation, Rail Freight, Shipping and Depots. This is a broad, practical, hands on, process driven role that requires a creative, solution driven individual.

Required Experience

• Good understanding of aspects of multi-modal logistics operations with particular focus on chemical and petro-chemical sectors
• Management of 3rd Party Service suppliers such as Road Transportation, Rail Freight, Shipping and Depots
• Process Management and Continuous Improvement
• Well-honed listening skills, problem-solving attitude and strong communication skills with internal team as well as external customers
• Tank container industry experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of IMDG & DOT regulations
• Ability to analyze data

The Package

In addition to an industry leading salary, you will also benefit from Sutton’s genuine belief in the work life balance of our employees. Understanding that it is crucial that people have down time, we offer our staff an incredible 20 days paid vacation each year!

We are also committed to flexible working, not just under current circumstances, but for the long term, say goodbye to the daily commute!

The Company

Established in 1926 and still family owned, Suttons Group is an innovative, global logistics business. Employing over 1,200 people worldwide and with $254 million in global sales, our network includes 31 locations across Asia, 5 locations throughout Europe, plus our 32 sites in the UK, 5 locations in the Middle East and 4 locations in the Americas. We have a fleet of c11,000 tank containers, 500 trucks, and 700 trailers. We carry out 170,000+ shipments per year – that equates to a delivery every 3 minutes!

Being a family owned and run business means that you will have real input and decision making ability, and not just be a small cog in big machine. We have achieved impressive growth, even in a challenging market and our diversified portfolio provides protection and security as it means we are not overly exposed to fluctuations in any one market.

Reference ID: IG250

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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Chester, PA 19380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (Required)

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19