Logistics Coordinator

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As a world-class, international market leader, Wenger blends the best of big and small companies to provide the ideal size for your ideal career. The company provides a generous compensation and benefits package, wellness programs, the opportunity for development and advancement -- and we wrap it up in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt!

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Owatonna, MN. As our Logistics Coordinator, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by maintaining a consistent workflow, resolving carrier-related issues, and optimizing delivery costs and service times.

It’d be great if you have:

• 2-year or 4-year college degree
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience and knowledge of the transportation industry
• Demonstrated experience in a Transportation Management System (TMS)
• DOT compliance experience

What you will do on a typical day:

• Determine mode and carrier selection of multimillion freight spend to select best cost carrier, achieve shipment profit targets for organization, and minimize transit time to customer.
  • Recover Wenger losses due to shortages/damage as part of freight claims team
  • Analyze shipment costs for profitability performance and adjust approach accordingly
  • Resolve discrepancies in relation to tracking, freight quotes, and expediting
  • Support sales and /or customers in a professional manner when questions and concerns arise
• Coordinate shipping and logistics duties to sustain the highest level of cost control and customer service for internal Wenger partners as well as customers
  • Coordinate with shipping dock personnel to maintain a consistent workflow and minimize overtime
  • Assist shipping dock personnel in resolving carrier related issues
  • Manage contract load schedule to optimize delivery cost and service times
  • Support Purchasing to ensure timely inbound deliveries to prevent scheduling disruptions
  • Review freight bills for accuracy and resolves discrepancies
  • Maintain records and reports related to area of responsibility
• Coordinate labor for unloading Multi Stop Truckload shipments as needed
  • Recommend changes to the customer order schedule to meet delivery requirements
• Define and implement continual process improvements to maximize performance, maintain highest customer service level possible, and enhance our competitive edge

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Employee Assistance Program