Logistics Coordinator

Description

Coordinate the logistics process, routing loads, processing orders for shipping and maintaining accurate records.

Applies knowledge of domestic and international shipping guidelines regarding packing, loading and transporting.

• Develop and maintain shipping schedules (with dates and times) for internal use on when trucks will be loaded and for external use in communicating with trucking companies.
• Investigate and resolve potential order issues or concerns.
• Identify items to be expedited.
• Track delivery progress of shipments.
• Help ensure auditing and inventory accuracy.
• Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, shipping, picking documents, etc.
• Check export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group.
• Quote and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
• Trace lost shipments as necessary; file claims as necessary.
• Serve as a backup for Inventory Control and Shipping/Receiving area.
• Compile and update various reports and computer dashboards.
• Able to develop and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with and between customers, salespersons, freight companies, and coworkers to help support KPI goals of good pricing, on-time delivery and inventory accuracy.

• Two year degree or 1-2 years equivalent work experience in a product-based customer support function.

• Practical problem solver, highly organized, and self-motivated.
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• MRP experience. (Movex a plus)
• Microsoft Office proficiency with experience using Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends.
• Must be able to drive an industrial powered fork truck.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a work team environment.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented.

Work conditions are normal for an office environment. Must also be physically present in non-climate-controlled warehouse.

The employee must follow the Code of Conduct of the company.