Logistics Operations Manager Jobs in Reserve, LA

Atlantic Alumina's (ATALCO) holdings include ATALCO Gramercy, the only US alumina refinery which produces smelter grade alumina for the production of aluminum and chemical grade aluminas for non-metallurgical applications, and Discovery Bauxite, located in St. Ann, Jamaica, which mines and ships bauxite globally for metallurgical and non-metallurgical applications through its partnership with Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited. Driven by a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ATALCO is focused on building a resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply chain that enables long-term business success.
As the company pursues growth and operational performance initiatives, we are seeking talented leaders who are passionate about driving value, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and contributing to the future growth of our organization.
Position Summary
ATALCO is seeking an experienced Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator to support procurement, supplier performance, transportation, importation, and material delivery activities across the organization. This position is responsible for proactively managing supplier delivery performance, expediting critical materials and services, coordinating domestic and international shipments, and ensuring timely customs clearance of imported goods.
The Expeditor & Logistics Coordinator serves as a critical link between suppliers, freight providers, customs brokers, Procurement, Operations, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Project teams. The successful candidate will ensure materials are delivered on time, identify and mitigate supply chain risks, resolve shipment issues, and support operational continuity across multiple business functions.
This role is ideal for a highly organized supply chain professional with strong expediting, logistics, import/export, and supplier management experience within industrial, manufacturing, mining, metals, chemical, or heavy industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
Expediting & Supplier Performance
• Manage the expediting process for purchase orders, contracts, and supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor supplier production schedules, lead times, milestone commitments, and delivery dates.
• Proactively communicate with suppliers to identify and resolve potential delays before they impact operations or project schedules.
• Maintain detailed status reports for critical purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Escalate delivery risks and collaborate with Procurement and Operations teams to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Track and report supplier delivery performance metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD) and supplier responsiveness.
• Coordinate supplier progress meetings, delivery reviews, and corrective action initiatives when required.
• Support supplier relationship management activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Logistics & Transportation Coordination
• Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities for materials, equipment, and project-related shipments.
• Collaborate with freight carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure efficient movement of goods.
• Monitor shipment status and delivery milestones from supplier shipment through final destination receipt.
• Review transportation options and support efforts to optimize freight costs, transit times, and service performance.
• Resolve transportation issues including delays, damages, shortages, routing challenges, and carrier performance concerns.
• Coordinate expedited shipments for critical operational and maintenance requirements.
Importation & Customs Compliance
• Coordinate import and export activities in compliance with applicable regulations and company requirements.
• Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely customs clearance.
• Review and validate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, harmonized tariff classifications, and other import/export documentation.
• Ensure all customs documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted within required timelines.
• Monitor import shipments through customs clearance and delivery to final destination.
• Resolve customs-related issues that may delay shipments or impact operations.
• Support compliance with applicable trade regulations, import requirements, and customs procedures.
Procurement & Operations Support
• Work closely with Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to support material availability requirements.
• Assist in prioritizing critical material requirements to support maintenance activities, outages, turnarounds, and capital projects.
• Maintain accurate shipment and delivery records within ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Support procurement teams by providing supplier performance updates, delivery forecasts, and supply risk assessments.
• Participate in supply chain planning meetings and project status reviews.
Required Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Transportation, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in expediting, logistics, transportation, procurement support, supply chain operations, or materials management.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and import/export documentation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, mining, metals, chemical, refining, energy, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier delivery performance and resolving supply chain disruptions.
Knowledge & Skills
• Strong understanding of procurement, supplier management, logistics, transportation, and expediting processes.
• Knowledge of international shipping, importation, customs clearance, and trade documentation requirements.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other business applications.
• Ability to interpret purchase orders, contracts, shipping documents, and supplier schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting industrial maintenance, turnaround, or capital project activities.
• Knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, import compliance, and international trade documentation.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CSCMP, or related supply chain certification.
• Experience with transportation management systems and logistics reporting tools.
• Experience in aluminum, metals, mining, manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industrial operations.
Key Performance Indicators
• On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
• Open order and critical shipment aging.
• Expediting effectiveness and recovery of at-risk deliveries.
• Customs clearance cycle time.
• Transportation performance and issue resolution.
• Critical material availability.
• Supplier responsiveness and delivery reliability.
• Accuracy and timeliness of shipment status reporting.
Work Environment
• Remote or on-site position with periodic travel as required.
• Occasional travel to supplier facilities, ports, warehouses, logistics providers, and ATALCO locations may be required.
• Ability to support suppliers and logistics activities across multiple time zones when necessary.
POST OFFER/ACCEPTANCE:

• Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy's required drug screening and physical examination.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.

Requirements
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Transportation, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in expediting, logistics, transportation, procurement support, supply chain operations, or materials management.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and import/export documentation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, mining, metals, chemical, refining, energy, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier delivery performance and resolving supply chain disruptions.
Knowledge & Skills
• Strong understanding of procurement, supplier management, logistics, transportation, and expediting processes.
• Knowledge of international shipping, importation, customs clearance, and trade documentation requirements.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other business applications.
• Ability to interpret purchase orders, contracts, shipping documents, and supplier schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting industrial maintenance, turnaround, or capital project activities.
• Knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, import compliance, and international trade documentation.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CSCMP, or related supply chain certification.
• Experience with transportation management systems and logistics reporting tools.
• Experience in aluminum, metals, mining, manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, or heavy industrial operations.