Logistics Coordinator

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Logistics Coordinator. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world.  Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States.  With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.  Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary:  The Logistics Coordinator is a customer-service oriented individual responsible for receiving and inventory management, job material management and handling, tool and equipment maintenance, recycling and sustainability, operational support, branch-specific duties, safety and compliance. This individual plays a critical role in the overall success of a branch by ensuring appropriate inventory levels, processing purchase orders and other transactions in a timely manner, providing operational support and a superior level of material management.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Performing regular cycle counts for main branch warehouse and fleet vehicles to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Receiving PO’s provided by vendors.
• Ensuring all received materials are stocked and organized in the branch warehouse.
• Inventory level management.
• Staging materials ready for transfer and managing inventory withdrawals and transfers.
• Utilizing ServiceTrade for parts ordering and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinating shipments with carriers to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage overall tool issuance and inspection as well as oversee calibration of scales, gauges and other instruments per industry standards and requirements.
• Oversee recycling and waste management program as well as identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Safely operate equipment and heavy machinery including forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment.
• Overall maintenance and organization of branch warehouse.
• Ensure all inventory transactions, receipts and shipments are documented accurately in JDE1 and physical records as required.
• Other duties as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 3 years of material handling or logistics experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly JDE1.
• Working knowledge of ServiceTrade for parts order updates and job-level status tracking.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (certification preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills with particular attention to detail for managing inventory levels, job material updates and WIP meeting action items.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination between Operations, Shared Branch Services, Managers and Vendors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms due to handling of potentially explosive materials.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and outdoor settings, which can potentially expose employees to noise, dust, heat stress, thermal stress, low light conditions, heights, etc.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces as needed, which would require use of fall protection equipment and other safety devices

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.  

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:  Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

Most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life insurance, company paid short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, critical illness & accident insurance and paid time off
• Company-provided training, tools and equipment, including $150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots in their jobs
• Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive fire protection solutions and peace of mind to our customers and together let's make the world a safer place.