Freight Coordinator

Position Summary

Responsible for managing, coordinating, and supporting inbound and outbound freight requirements.

Steffes Benefit Plan Includes:

• Competitive Low Deductible/Low Out-of-Pocket Medical Insurance Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401K matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + Paid Personal Days
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Paid Military Leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Employer-paid Virtual Physical Therapy Program

Steffes Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be

treated.

• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one's self. We are modest, genuine, and

authentic.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating all transportation for inbound/outbound shipments, including site and intercompany

transfers. Ensures all loads are utilized at maximum capacity and optimize routing to reduce freight costs.

• Monitor and update Shipping Calendar and provide essential communication with appropriate personnel.
• Manage outbound freight charges ensuring processing fees are added to the pack list so accurate and timely invoicing

can occur.

• Communicate with Carriers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Steffes products.
• Coordinate all expedited shipments to minimize impact to production while still minimizing cost.
• Initiate, monitor, and follow up on freight claims to ensure accurate compensation is received.
• Coordinates with buyers to ensure most cost-effective transportation is selected.
• Track and trace shipments. Ensure optimal communication with Sales, Customers, & Shipping & Receiving.
• Audit, approve, and code freight bills and assist in timely payment for all freight related invoices.
• Contest any freight invoice discrepancies with freight carriers and follow up on resolutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert for best packaging practices and freight classification.
• Manage NAFTA and customs invoicing.
• Work with Logistics Specialist to evaluate freight metrics and KPI's to support continual process improvement.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers,

suppliers, co-workers, and management.

• Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Core Expectations

• • Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with

the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.

• • Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) - Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified

procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and

contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.

• • Quality - Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or

procedures. If your work can't be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.

• • Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• • Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
• Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with

others.

• Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
• Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
• Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain or Engineering
• 2+ years of related work experience in freight management, preferred.
• Intermediate computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
• Written and verbal communication
• Ability to perform math computations and analysis.
• OR-
• An acceptable combination of education and experience

Functional & Cognitive Requirements of Position

• This position requires walking, sitting, or standing to a significant degree.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for some activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work completed.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the

context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or

productivity quota.