Logistics Coordinator

Job Purpose:

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for customer and carrier communication and managing documentation to ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing shipping documents, such as bills of lading, pick lists, packing lists, and shipping labels
• Create folders for outbound loads
• Assign pick and load orders to warehouse workers
• Check drivers in and out
• Maintain and post shipments in CMS
• Work with carriers, logistics providers, and internal departments to schedule pickups and resolve any issues
• Work with load planning to ensure loads are full before being dispatched
• Answer questions from customers and internal departments regarding shipments and status updates
• Keep office space neat and organized
• Answer phones in shipping office

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 months’ cumulative experience in a Warehouse/Distribution environment
• Previous administrative experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Swing reach truck, stock picker and forklift experience preferred
• Experience with RF Scanner and Warehouse Management Computer Software

Skills:

• The ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Technologically proficient
• Excellent communications, organizational, planning, documentation, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Willingness to learn to operate powered industrial trucks

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift 50 lbs
• Stand, bend, stretch, sit and reach continuously throughout the shift
• Tolerance for changing warehouse conditions due to weather (extreme heat or cold)