Logistics Coordinator

• Facilitate Shipments to customers:

  • Schedule and coordinate shipment logistics with customers and trucking vendors.
  • Work as a liaison between the carriers and customers on issues that arise.
  • Maintain good communication with customers, sales team, operations, and vendors regarding shipment details.

• Contribute to team effort by supporting sales, finance, and operations teams with daily activities:

  • Assist in report generation and reconciliation
  • Provide information as required on shipments to the finance team
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders and identify and solve problems
  • Answer phone calls and support visitors.
  • File, copy, scan documents and ship small packages
  • Maintain inventory of office supplies

• Prepare product samples for shipment to prospective customers.

• Maintain relationships with local vendors to support facility operations.

• Organize plant events for employee training and customer visits.

• • Perform other duties and tasks as needed.

Skills Required:

• Strong independent work ethic

• Polite, professional, clear, and concise communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.

• Strong time-management and organizational skills

• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently with minimal supervision

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Knowledge of appropriate software and systems, including Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat. Able to navigate new systems quickly.

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• 3 years of administrative assistant experience (preferred).
• Logistics experience working with trucking companies a must.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Work Location / Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing Environment
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds