Inventory and logistics clerk

We are looking for an organized Inventory and Logistics Clerk/ Administrative Assistant to support shipping coordination and order flow for a Contract position based in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this role, you will help manage outbound freight activity, work with transportation partners, and keep deliveries aligned with customer timelines. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can stay detail-focused, communicate effectively across teams, and resolve issues quickly in a busy distribution environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate outgoing shipments by arranging pickups, confirming delivery schedules, and helping ensure orders arrive within committed timeframes.
• Communicate with freight carriers and transportation providers to secure routing, monitor shipment progress, and address service issues as they arise.
• Review purchase orders and shipping documents for accuracy before release, making updates when order details change.
• Work closely with warehouse personnel to align order readiness, shipment timing, and carrier arrival schedules.
• Request and compare freight pricing from approved providers to support cost-conscious shipping decisions.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and order status information within internal systems and tracking tools.
• Investigate and resolve freight discrepancies, delivery exceptions, and other shipping-related problems in a timely manner.
• Support day-to-day logistics operations by prioritizing urgent orders and responding to changing business needs.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, shipping coordination, order fulfillment, or a related operational support role.
• Working knowledge of outbound distribution processes, freight scheduling, and carrier communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and take appropriate action quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with carriers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with order tracking, shipping documentation, and general computer-based systems; NetSuite experience is helpful but not required.
• Self-motivated approach with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently when needed.