Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.  

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the VP, National Fleet Sales; this role will be responsible for the oversight of all bus flow, planning, and execution- both internally and externally. The coordinator will act as the liaison between the Manufacturing, Sales, and Distribution Planning teams to achieve operational plans that maximize resources while maintaining booking targets. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures of Inventory Management (internal and external controls
• Lead the National Accounts (fleet, GSA, Chassis) schedule with corporate planning and develop optimal operational plans that incorporate manufacturing constraints
• Accountable for the enforcement and management of commercial relationships with Driveway companies to ensure efficient flow of deliveries
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, quality and Distribution teams to optimize targets that support our ability to deliver the promise to our customers
• Report to material and manufacturing leadership on production status and identify countermeasures
• Analyze data, process flows, and sales functions to maximize resources
• Develop and challenge resources to improve performance through optimized systems, continuous process improvements
• Prepare and maintain annual materials operating budgets by providing monthly tracking of performance and monthly commodity/activity and savings
• Monitor Supplier Performance Measurement in terms of quality and service of the cost via reporting structures
• Manage the Approved Vendor List including Vendor Profile, Vendor
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel. Skilled in ERP Software
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to find solutions and deal proactively with work-related problems
• Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to create concepts, practices, and tools to resolve problems or improve current processes

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field required
• 5+ years of vehicle logistics experience required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Valid driver’s license; Commercial license preferred (Training & support will be provided to obtain the license If needed.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• This position is highly physically active and requires frequent movement, lifting, standing, and other physical tasks throughout the day
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data; transcribing; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of pats at distances close to the eyes.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.  We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.