
Logistics Coordinator
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Savannah • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for creating uniquely tailored blends to meet the diverse requirements of Refining Catalysts' global customers.
- Collaborate closely with the Quality Department across various sites and Product Management to address specific needs.
- Engage daily with the Logistics Supervisor, Production Planner, and Supply Chain Clerk to maintain and coordinate schedules.
- Issue daily work instructions detailing blending and shipping plans and provide off-shift guidance for supervisors and operators.
- Monitor inventories of all component materials to maintain adequate levels for blending activities, ensuring SAP reflects the physical inventory.
- Lead and coordinate blending activities at both strategic and tactical levels.
- Optimize component location by issuing rail switch instructions as needed.
- Coordinate with both sister sites and the third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse to oversee product transfers and the drayage of containers.
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or quality‑focused environment with a high school diploma or equivalent, or hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field with limited experience.
- Hold experience in the refining industry, with such background considered strongly preferred.
- Exhibit the ability to work independently under broad objectives with minimal guidance, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate effective leadership capabilities with an emphasis on relationship building and strong interpersonal skills.
- Command proficiency in SAP PPM, MS Office, and other Yard Management Systems (YMS), with such knowledge preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
blendingshipping plansinventory managementlogistics coordinationproduction planningsupply chain managementrail switch instructionsquality assurance
Soft Skills
independent workverbal communicationwritten communicationleadershiprelationship buildinginterpersonal skills