Lead International Logistics Coordinator at Mohawk Industries in Dalton, Georgia

Job Description:

Are you looking for more?


At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.


As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.


What we need:


Mohawk is looking for a Lead International Logistics Coordinator to lead the International Sales Support team and provide support for all exporting and importing activities within the Mohawk North America Flooring Group.


What you'll do:

• Review full order entry process and evaluate how to increase and improve automation and/or productivity enhancements by using technology & current systems
  
• Develop departmental training best practices for all new hires and help lead continuous training initiatives for current employees
  
• Understand the demographic of the Sales regions to which they are assigned, including sales structure, customer base, shipping guidelines, inventory movement, cut off and transfer times, warehouse hours and contacts etc.
  
• Provide support for order management activities to include check and reserve stock, order status, locate inventory, order modification, order entry, routing and logistics functions
  

• Understand shipping/customs documents needed based on the country and customer and provide information to freight forwarders/carriers in a timely manner
  
• Weekly management of Open Order Aging report whereby you will drive the team to ensure all ROW region orders between 2-8+ weeks open are actioned; document problem areas and engage Intl. Sales Ops where support is needed to get shipments out the door
  

What you have:

• High school diploma
  
• 5+ years of related customer facing experience
  
• Demonstrated growth with progressive roles
  
• Knowledge of air and ocean transportation and cargo handling practices
  
• Knowledge of Custom documentation and shipping guidelines for each country serviced
  
• Ability to speak and interpret Spanish (preferred)
  

What you're good at:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and drive for results within operations
  
• Working collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team, with strong personal organization, poise andprofessionalism
  
• Communicating effectively with a wide range of individuals, both internally and externally, in written, oral and interpersonalform
  
• Staying organized and paying attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  

• Connecting with employees, sales and customers at all levels, and building strong relationships
  
• Achieving results through team efforts, challenging established practices and drawing relevant conclusions
  

What else?

• While we're a primarily in-office team, we thrive on flexibility and ensuring our people can balance personal and professional time
  
• We're located in a pretty great spot - check outthis videoto see what we mean
  

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.


Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant. Apply Now