Logistics Coordinator

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community

POSITION PROFILE

This position, reporting to the Manager, Transportation is responsible for supporting the daily operations of transportation, planning, delivery, and special projects. This position will require a deep understanding of logistics operations and transportation, and will provide support to logistics, load planning, transportation management, and various internal Knoll sites and functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinate and manage inbound shipments and delivery schedules between suppliers and destinations, including scheduling, routing, tracking, documentation, issue resolution, and invoicing

Identify, plan, and administer the logistics requirements for all Specialized Customer programs

Coordinate shipping requirements for Specialized Customer programs with distribution centers, Knoll sites, suppliers, and carriers

Coordinate and support internal Knoll programs, including specific site requirements

Support Logistics and site load planning teams

Support Interplant planning, routing and shipping requirements

Provide Logistics support to internal teams

Review LTL planning to reduce costs and improve service

Provide premium freight quotes for Logistics, Customer resources and sites. Determine options and mode selection based on service and cost parameters

Support Delivery improvement programs and associated metrics

Assign transportation costs to appropriate budgets

Provide support for Logistics reporting and metrics

Support Logistics strategic vision for the future.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Challenge status quo; explore new technologies, processes and ways of doing business.

Integrate and develop new or visionary direction towards objectives.

Responsible for driving a customer focused culture.

Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Required Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) is required

Excellent Organization skills

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Urgency and follow through

Communication (written & verbal)

Problem solving and out of the ‘out of the box’ thinking

Required Experience

BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.

1-3 years Logistics/Transportation experience.

Experience with multiple modes and understanding of transportation pricing is a plus.

Who We Hire

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Job Location

East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States

Company info

Knoll, Inc.
Website : http://www.knoll.com