Logistics Coordinator
Marion, IA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor the Supply Chain Operations Coordinator serves as a key operational resource supporting the warehouse scheduling and shipping functions. This position is responsible for maintaining operational reporting coordinating daily activities supporting inventory and scheduling processes and facilitating communication between departments to ensure efficient execution of plant objectives.
The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes operational execution problem solving and cross-functional communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Support
- Support daily warehouse and scheduling operations to ensure customer and production requirements are achieved.
- Update and distribute daily dock warehouse and scheduling reports.
- Maintain operational KPI reports and productivity metrics.
- Assist with daily loading dock audits and operational reviews.
- Monitor warehouse capacity inventory movement and storage utilization.
- Support physical inventory activities and cycle count processes as needed.
- Assist with maintaining warehouse slotting and material flow plans.
- Oversee and coordinate quarterly physical inventory
Communication and Coordination
- Serve as a communication link between scheduling warehouse receiving and shipping teams.
- Coordinate with supervisors and leadership to address operational issues and priorities.
- Communicate schedule changes inventory concerns and capacity constraints to appropriate departments.
- Escalate operational issues that may impact customer service production or shipping performance.
- Participate in daily operational meetings and provide status updates.
Reporting and Metrics
- Maintain and distribute daily weekly and monthly KPI reports.
- Update productivity reports warehouse metrics and operational dashboards.
- Assist leadership teams with data collection and reporting needs.
- Support performance tracking related to shipping warehouse operations inventory accuracy and scheduling activities.
- Identify operational trends and communicate findings to department leadership.
Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
- Assist in identifying operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Support implementation of process improvements within warehouse and scheduling operations.
- Participate in improvement initiatives led by department leadership.
- Recommend practical solutions that improve communication workflow and operational efficiency.
Team Support
- Provide backup support for scheduling warehouse and supply chain functions as needed.
- Assist supervisors and managers with special projects and operational initiatives.
- Foster positive working relationships across all supply chain departments.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree or additional supply chain coursework preferred.
- Three or more years of experience in manufacturing logistics warehouse operations scheduling or supply chain operations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience working with warehouse inventory scheduling or shipping operations preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and operational reporting is a plus.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and levels of leadership.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to identify issues and help coordinate solutions.
- Comfortable working in both office and production environments.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines
Additional Information :
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. We are targeting $25/hour for this position. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Note to External Recruiters
Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brands name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for some cases job-seekers are being contacted directly both by phone and other instances these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals ... View more