Logistics Coordinator / 1st Shift at O & M Halyard, Inc. in Southaven, Mississippi

Job Description:

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day


• 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Tuition reimbursement


• Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm plus mandatory overtime

Pay $23.00

Job Summary

The On-Site Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing logistics activities between the main distribution center & the offsite storage facilities. Acts as a liaison between the offsite locations and the main distribution center by managing various inbound and outbound inventory requests, tracks the movement of these loads, requests inventory to be shipped to the main DC & ensures drivers/equipment is assigned to cover all loads. Develops and tracks on time shipping for all off sites locations to ensure product arrives at the DC on time. You will also work closely with the inventory team to ensure Inventory Accuracy is maintained and may at times resolve inventory related issues.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily movement of inventory/trailers between multiple off-site locations and the main DC




• Monitor the movement of inventory & communicate with offsite locations the status of loads




• Communicates with Distribution team the status of inbound loads




• Monitor Yard for trailer movement & assign loads to dock doors for unloading




• Communicate daily unloading plan to DC Team




• Ensure HOT Sku’s are assigned for immediate unloading




• Create real time inventory status tool for offsite location.




• Communicate with drivers & ensure freight/trailers are moving efficiently between all locations




• Work with Offsite locations to ensure they have the correct # of trailers on a daily/hourly basis




• Coordinate the daily movement of outbound trailers to the off-site facilities




• Communicate with Drivers & off-Site locations on the status of inventory requests




• Create/Maintain the daily/weekly/monthly On Time reports for each off-site location




• Coordinate with the client’s shipping contact and Customer Service Representative for all issues associated with the shipment




• Must be proactive in managing Drivers/off site locations




• Effectively communicate with DC Team, Drivers & off site locations




• Review daily order cuts & proactively move inventory between sites to reduce order cuts for outbound orders




• Maintain online tracking and metrics tools




• Effectively communicate with DC Team, Drivers & off locations




• Completes multiple daily yard checks to track inbound/outbound trailers

Qualifying Experience

• High School or equivalent required, prefer Associates degree or higher or relevant experience.




• Ability to Multitask & Acts with a Sense of Urgency




• Strong organizational and planning skills.




•  Prior experience with JDA, WMS or SAP a strong plus




• Microsoft Office skills – Intermediate Level: Word, Excel & PowerPoint, SharePoint, Goggle Doc’s




• Excellent Communication skills




• Highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic team player with a passion for training.

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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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