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Logistics Coordinator
Location – Boston, MA
Job ID – Req128262
Category – Operations
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Location – Boston, MA
Job ID – Req128262
Category – Operations
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $65,000.00 – $75,000.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Candidates may live in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Maine.
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to maximize the productivity of all delivery resources (drivers, trailers, and vehicles) to ensure that rental assets are delivered and picked up on time. To achieve this, Logistics Coordinators must work with Stores, Rental Sales Representatives, and Rental Delivery Drivers to ensure all parties are executing as desired and that each party is accountable for service failures. The Logistics Coordinator manages the Large Equipment delivery process by planning and adjusting complex delivery routes to meet deliverables, maximize efficiency, and address delivery challenges. The position also manages the dispute resolution process, acting as a liaison between all stakeholders. The Logistics Coordinator must routinely think creatively to find solutions to problems and make recommendations based on routing and delivery expertise. Each coordinator is responsible for the network and has a specific focus on regions.
Key Responsibilities:
- 30% – Collaboration – This role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects and participating in team strategy discussions. Partners with the Contact Center on prospective rentals. Complete daily pick-up confirmation calls. Partners with sales team to assist with sales inquiries, appointments, equipment availability, and other opportunities. Partners with other facilities/locations on sourcing fleet for upcoming jobs. Partners with leadership on scheduling transportation of fleet being transferred from another facility. Partners with outside haulers when needed to deliver equipment. Troubleshoots reports daily and partners to resolve.
- 5% – Compliance, Safety & Training – Promotes overall safety and supports leadership where applicable. Perform all work and assignments in accordance with proper safety practices. Maintain regulatory compliance and DOT driving standards.
- 10% – Dispute Resolution – Manages the dispute resolution process with customers by analyzing and exploring various solutions and making recommendations to stores or other business partners.
- 55% – Routing, Planning, and Problem Solving – Uses discretion and independent judgment to plan driver routes that will meet customer needs while maximizing efficiency. This includes strategic planning to achieve on-time delivery of 90% or better as well as working with Technicians to ensure equipment is rental-ready and preloaded to ensure efficiency within an assigned region and adjusting routes to address various delivery challenges. This involves complex decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The Logistics Coordinator also makes recommendations for process changes that align with business goals.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to the Rental Operations Supervisor or Regional Rental Manager
- This position has 0 direct reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
- Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 1
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- No previous leadership experience
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- No previous leadership experience
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Being Resilient
- Business Insights
- Courage
- Decision Quality
- Manages Ambiguity
- Persuades
- Collaborates
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Instills Trust
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and Aligns
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
Location – Boston, MA
Job ID – Req128262
Category – Operations
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Role Overview
Candidates may live in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Maine.
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to maximize the productivity of all delivery resources (drivers, trailers, and vehicles) to ensure that rental assets are delivered and picked up on time. To achieve this, Logistics Coordinators must work with Stores, Rental Sales Representatives, and Rental Delivery Drivers to ensure all parties are executing as desired and that each party is accountable for service failures. The Logistics Coordinator manages the Large Equipment delivery process by planning and adjusting complex delivery routes to meet deliverables, maximize efficiency, and address delivery challenges. The position also manages the dispute resolution process, acting as a liaison between all stakeholders. The Logistics Coordinator must routinely think creatively to find solutions to problems and make recommendations based on routing and delivery expertise. Each coordinator is responsible for the network and has a specific focus on regions.
Key Responsibilities:
- 30% – Collaboration – This role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects and participating in team strategy discussions. Partners with the Contact Center on prospective rentals. Complete daily pick-up confirmation calls. Partners with sales team to assist with sales inquiries, appointments, equipment availability, and other opportunities. Partners with other facilities/locations on sourcing fleet for upcoming jobs. Partners with leadership on scheduling transportation of fleet being transferred from another facility. Partners with outside haulers when needed to deliver equipment. Troubleshoots reports daily and partners to resolve.
- 5% – Compliance, Safety & Training – Promotes overall safety and supports leadership where applicable. Perform all work and assignments in accordance with proper safety practices. Maintain regulatory compliance and DOT driving standards.
- 10% – Dispute Resolution – Manages the dispute resolution process with customers by analyzing and exploring various solutions and making recommendations to stores or other business partners.
- 55% – Routing, Planning, and Problem Solving – Uses discretion and independent judgment to plan driver routes that will meet customer needs while maximizing efficiency. This includes strategic planning to achieve on-time delivery of 90% or better as well as working with Technicians to ensure equipment is rental-ready and preloaded to ensure efficiency within an assigned region and adjusting routes to address various delivery challenges. This involves complex decision-making in a fast-paced environment. The Logistics Coordinator also makes recommendations for process changes that align with business goals.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to the Rental Operations Supervisor or Regional Rental Manager
- This position has 0 direct reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
- Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of an associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 1
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- No previous leadership experience
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- No previous leadership experience
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Being Resilient
- Business Insights
- Courage
- Decision Quality
- Manages Ambiguity
- Persuades
- Collaborates
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness
- Instills Trust
- Manages Complexity
- Plans and Aligns
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
Multisite – An associate in a multisite role is required to work from multiple locations (e.g., Home Depot locations and/or a customers’ homes) in order to complete their job duties. We also refer to this as location – multisite.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
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