LOGISTICS COORDINATOR A

TITLE: Logistics Coordinator A

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Logistics Coordinator will manage the flow of goods throughout the supply chain, coordinate with transportation providers, track shipments, ensure timely deliveries, review purchase orders, and resolve issues to maintain efficient operations and customer satisfaction. The coordinator will effectively act as a bridge between the production, sales, and distribution stages.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to five years of Logistics scheduling or similar related work experience.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and customs procedures
• Proficiency in logistics software and systems to track shipments and manage data
• High school diploma, supplemented by specialized coursework or training in spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize projects, take initiative, and work independently
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions
• Warehouse Inventory accuracy 

Preferred Qualifications

• Spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange transportation with carriers, schedule pickups and deliveries, and monitor shipment progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Reviewing purchase orders and verifying the accuracy of shipping documents.
• Respond to customer inquiries about order status, address delivery concerns, and coordinate with sales teams.
• Negotiating freight rates with carriers, optimizing shipping routes to minimize costs, and monitoring logistics budgets.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant shipping, customs, and safety standards and regulations.
• Identify and resolve shipping errors, address delays, and find solutions to logistics challenges.
• Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, costs, and customer satisfaction to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports
• Work with the 3PL warehouse.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline logistics operations, develop new procedures, and optimize efficiency.
• Build relationships with transportation providers, evaluate carrier performance, and negotiate contracts.
• Perform administrative and secretarial assignments for Operations.
• Maintain daily calendars for Operations meetings and events.
• Research and pull data from systems.
• Analyze data and create reports from system data as needed for management.
• Keep all the production, shipping & raw material schedules updated in the Database.
• Order and maintain office supplies as needed.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls; take accurate messages; determine purpose and offer assistance where possible.
• Provide backup to other administrative members for lunch breaks, sick leave, and vacation.
• Perform other tasks the manager may assign.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Plant or manufacturing environment 
• 40 hours / flexible schedule per week
• Casual work clothing