Logistics Coordinator

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Logistics Coordinator based in the United States.

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator to optimize product movement and ensure efficient transportation, distribution, and inventory management. In this role, you will oversee domestic and international shipments, coordinate transportation schedules, and ensure customer orders and project deliveries meet established deadlines. You will work closely with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to maintain smooth supply chain operations.

You will also monitor inventory accuracy, resolve shipping challenges, and identify opportunities to streamline logistics processes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a global manufacturing environment where operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement are essential. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple logistics activities independently.

As Logistics Coordinator, you will manage transportation activities, shipment execution, and inventory processes to ensure reliable order fulfillment and excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and coordinate the transportation of materials, ensuring the timely movement of customer orders, return merchandise authorizations (RMAs), and project shipments.
• Monitor and coordinate delivery, pickup, and drop‑off schedules with transportation vendors through manual processes and online platforms.
• Arrange and schedule domestic and international shipments with freight forwarders, common carriers, and customs brokers.
• Prepare shipments and coordinate loading activities while minimizing quality‑control risks associated with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Manage the complete order fulfillment and transportation cycle to ensure established delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Identify and implement improvements to shipping, transportation, and distribution processes.
• Track and trace domestic and international shipments, providing accurate delivery updates and resolving potential delays.
• Investigate and address order flow disruptions, shipping delays, damaged goods, improper packaging, warehouse capacity constraints, and customer deadline concerns.
• Maintain strong service relationships with internal and external customers throughout the order processing and delivery cycle.
• Oversee perpetual inventory control, including cycle counts, inventory variance tracking, and accuracy monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain inventory accuracy and achieve planned inventory turnover targets.
• Prepare quarterly inventory performance reports and communicate relevant findings to management.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in logistics coordination, transportation management, and inventory control, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced operational environment. The following qualifications are expected:

• At least 5 years of proven experience in a Logistics Coordinator or similar position.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments and working with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.
• Familiarity with logistics software, particularly Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong…