Job Description

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8-5

Interviews – on site

The manager is looking for a Logistics Coordinator

• Candidates must have – Computer and Clerical Skills
• Candidates must be able to Answer emails, working with various dept., trucking companies to schedule inbound shipment, miscellaneous office duties (i.e. shredding, filing, data entry), and other duties as needed. ***

Position Purpose:

The Logistics Coordinator serves as a point of contact between the Warehouse and carriers/brokers and is responsible for the day-to-day execution of domestic and international logistics’ operational tasks, including but not limited to coordination of domestic and international shipments to/from the Warehouse and completion of related documentation in accordance with Federal regulations, company policy and international shipping regulations and laws, if applicable.

Primary Responsibilities:

Coordinate with assigned carriers/brokers on all inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments to/from the Warehouse. Arrange pick-up or drop-off times. Ensure shipment is in accordance with scheduling and planning requirements. Track inbound/outbound shipments using internal Warehouse Management System (WMS) and external carrier websites starting from point of origin pick-up to final destination.

Complete required documentation, most notably Purchase Orders (Pos) in accordance with appropriate domestic and international shipping regulations and laws and company policy. Ensure all carrier shipping documentation is accurate and complete and provides all pertinent information.

Communicate status of domestic and international inbound/outbound shipments to Customer Service, Sales and other management as necessary. Research and answer related inquiries.

Work with Purchasing and the Warehouse to resolve any discrepancies with shipments

Education:

• High school diploma

Experience:

• 1 year of transportation related experience.

Skills:

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.