Logistics Coordinator Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Transportation

Qualifications

Strong ability to multitask and manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.

Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a solid understanding of data management.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve logistical challenges.

A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Essential Responsibilities

Utilize the TMS system to monitor and manage daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate tracking of estimated arrival times and in-warehouse dates.

Maintain real-time updates in internal systems to support seamless logistics operations.

Identify and report potential delivery disruptions, cost impacts, or failed loads to supervisors and managers, including delays, OS&D issues, and cross-dock scheduling conflicts.

Manage lane rate negotiations using bidding software for spot quotes and departmental resources for RFPs, securing the most competitive rates.

Facilitate clear and timely communication between operations, procurement teams, shippers, and branch locations to address shipment issues and delays.

Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly logistics reports to support operational decision-making.

Prioritize tasks effectively based on operational impact, ensuring smooth coordination between logistics and procurement teams.

Investigate and address systemic issues affecting delivery timelines, including carrier performance, vendor coordination, buyer communication, and branch loading/unloading inefficiencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Logistics: 3 years (preferred)

Benefit

Conditions:

Only full-time employee eligible