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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as O-Cedar®, and Vileda®. The company employs more than 3,300 people and hosts a global distribution network.
Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as O-Cedar®, and Vileda®. The company employs more than 3,300 people and hosts a global distribution network.
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401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Flexible Work Models
Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
Personal Development
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Aurora, IL
Hybrid Work
Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)
The Transportation Coordinator will facilitate on time shipping and delivery of customer goods through effective shipment routing and scheduling. Support manufacturing by managing the successful delivery of domestic and international shipments. Track and maintain data and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Transportation Coordinator (f/m/d)
Responsibilities
- Schedule customer shipments using routing guides and communicate with carriers to ensure timely pick up. Communicate and update daily warehouse shipment scheduling, and manage exceptions to the plan.
- Act as a liaison between our 3PL, CIC (customer service), and the warehouse, providing various support through SAP reporting, shipment track and trace, carrier communication, etc.
- Using SAP, ensure orders are processed timely, accurately, and completely.
- Produce and update reports to assist in managing the distribution function and to communicate status to other departments. Assist in preparation / publication of department KPIs.
- Procure spot pricing for domestic and international air and ocean shipments; expedite shipping and carrier invoice audit and approval.
- Manage inbound appointment scheduling as well as the ocean container delivery and return.
- Work cooperatively with external logistics providers for distribution management.
- Assist in tactical execution of a variety of warehouse, inventory and transportation functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business, logistics, or a related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2+ years of relevant transportation experience preferred. International transportation / freight forwarding experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel; experience with SAP/related ERP a plus.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a high paced environment, with a strong focus on teamwork.
- Must be well organized and able to manage large amounts of information, while remaining detail oriented.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Additional Information
Melissa NolanTalent Acquisition Manager, North America
Melissa.Nolan@fhp-ww.com