Logistics Coordinator

Become part of a team where you are valued for your hard work! Headquartered in Sparta, New Jersey, Techflex® has been a global leader in braided sleeving manufacturing for over 60 years. For full time employees, we offer rewarding careers and great benefits that let you invest back into yourself including paid time off, paid holidays, vacation accrual, tuition and gym membership reimbursements, and profit sharing. We also regularly host special team-building events and offer other perks to our employees. Apply now — don’t miss out on becoming a part of the Techflex® team.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the scheduling and shipping of outbound freight shipments ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Plans and tracks the maintenance, preparation and routing of work orders per customers’ routing guides.
• Prepares accurate bills of lading and pallet labels.
• Responds to customer inquiries and refers customers to the appropriate channels.
• Tracks and analyzes mis-shipments to ensure they don’t occur again.
• Ensures all shipments are processed and shipped on the customer’s requested date.
• Processes orders and oversees cycle of order fulfillment ensuring all line items are picked per the work order.
• Continually reviews freight costs, transportation rates per freight carriers, and keeps costs down where possible.
• Ensures all customs documentation is included with international shipments.
• Provides freight carriers details of weights and dimensions for shipments.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform additional duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Capabilities:

• Knowledge of principles and methods of moving goods by air, sea, or road, including but not limited to palletizing, UPS WorldShip®, and FedEx Ship Manager® and DHL.
• Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook and Shipping software.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members.
• Ability to manage one’s own time.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
• Knowledge of product, material, and inventory principles.
• Communication Skills- Active Listening and Verbal Communication.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Largely a sedentary role, however, routinely uses standard office equipment such as calculators, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and printers.
• Sitting for sustained periods of time.

Work Environment:

• Professional office environment.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles due to necessary communication with shipping and receiving.
• Occasionally exposed to noise level that is moderate to high.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

At least 1 years’ experience related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.