Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator (Temporary, Hybrid)

The Logistics Coordinator is a temporary role responsible for supporting day-to-day transportation and logistics operations and ensuring the timely and accurate movement of goods throughout the supply chain. You will act as a key liaison between internal teams, carriers, warehouses, and third-party logistics partners to coordinate shipments, maintain system accuracy, and resolve transportation issues. In this position, you will monitor shipment activity, manage transportation documentation, communicate status updates, and support continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.

This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to logistics operations within a growing wellness and beverage brand and the potential to be considered for future opportunities as the team expands.

Responsibilities

• Enter and edit orders accurately in the Transportation Management System (TMS) and related spreadsheets.
• Verify order accuracy in the TMS against the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and route guides to ensure data integrity.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments daily, monitoring status and identifying any delays or discrepancies.
• Schedule delivery and pickup appointments with carriers and warehouses to ensure on-time freight movement.
• Maintain accurate shipment data in ERP and TMS systems, ensuring all records are complete and up to date.
• Communicate shipment status updates clearly and promptly to internal teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with resolving scheduling and appointment challenges to facilitate carrier pickups and deliveries.
• Ensure transportation documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs) and Proofs of Delivery (PODs), is complete, accurate, and properly stored.
• Update logistics dashboards and spreadsheets to reflect current shipment status and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional partners, warehouse team members, carrier partners, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to support smooth operations.
• Engage in occasional communication with customers to address logistics-related inquiries as needed.
• Perform similar and incidental duties as required to support overall logistics and transportation operations.
• Critically analyze logistics issues, perform root cause analysis, and work with others to develop and implement action plans.
• Balance and manage multiple open orders and freight issues simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation planning, or supply chain operations.
• Working knowledge of a Transportation Management System (TMS) for order entry, tracking, and verification, with basic to intermediate TMS fluency.
• Experience entering and managing orders in both TMS and ERP systems simultaneously.
• Experience monitoring inbound and outbound shipments daily and flagging discrepancies.
• Experience coordinating domestic freight, including scheduling pickups and deliveries with carriers and warehouses.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook, as well as internet applications.
• Proficiency in logistics software such as SAP, Oracle, or other TMS platforms.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent professional oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities for working with carriers, internal teams, and partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to multi-task projects and required tasks in an organized fashion.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Strong critical thinking skills to work through logistics problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently with moderate supervision, including during remote work if required.
• High level of organization with the ability to balance multiple freight issues…