Shipping Coordinator

Location : 2501 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, MI 48341

Who We Are:

Challenge is a leading employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. Challenge fosters a culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovation. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry experts allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do every day and they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned atumotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #PeoplePowered and #EmployeeOwned !

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Shipping Coordinator is to support oversight of plant Materials team members to ensure they are properly trained and are following procedures set forth by the Materials Manager. They have responsibility to assist in supporting the Materials Manager to achieve departmental objectives and customer satisfaction. This includes supporting the management of inventory levels, on-time shipment of finished goods, warehousing/shipping of goods, customer service, the procurement, receipt, and storage of raw materials. This is a first shift position. 

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred (major or concentration in Supply Chain Management/Logistics is a strong plus).
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a Materials Planner, Materials Scheduler or closely related role required.
  • Prior Leadership experience required.
  • Experience with Plex Systems ERP and either GM Supply Power, or Honda web preferred.
  • Previous experience in automotive industry preferred.
  • Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

Please note that this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.