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Logistics Coordinator Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Last updated: October 11, 2023

A Logistics Coordinator, or Logistics Specialist Coordinator, prepares, routes and manages a company’s purchase orders. Their main duties include reviewing shipment materials before distributions, collaborating with transportation systems to ensure prompt shipment pick-ups and monitoring shipment costs and productivity processes.

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A Logistics Coordinator facilitates communication between production, sales and distribution stages to promote a healthy and efficient supply chain. Their responsibilities often include:

  • Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
  • Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels
  • Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
  • Making special shipping arrangements as necessary
  • Tracking and fixing shipping errors
  • Preparing bills and invoices
  • Managing distribution and shipment budgets
  • Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
  • Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized
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Example 1

Perfect opportunity for a recent college graduate. National company with great growth potential in the transportation space.

We are looking for a reliable Logistics Coordinator to act as a communication point for emergency and non-emergency calls for heavy duty breakdowns. You will receive requests, transmit messages and track vehicles. The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed, especially in emergency situations. You must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision. The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information.

Must be available to work weekends.

Responsibilities
  • Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and record significant information
  • Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions
  • Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance
  • Monitor the route and status of field units to coordinate and prioritize their schedule
  • Provide field units with information about orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements
  • Enter data in computer system and maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other information

    Skills
  • Proven experience as towing dispatcher or relevant position
  • Tech-savvy with knowledge of relevant methods
  • Fast typing with experience in data entry
  • Proficient in English (oral and written)
  • Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Active listener with excellent communication skills
  • Sound judgement and critical thinking
  • High school diploma

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Fort Worth, TX 76117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's (Required)

    Experience:
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

    Language:
  • English Location: One location

    • Example 2

    Job Title: Logistics II
    Preferred Job Title: Leader Academy Logistics Coordinator
    Location: Delta Blvd. Atlanta, GA
    6-Months Contract Position ON SITE
    40 hours/week, 8 am to 5 pm

    Qualifications:

  • Event Planning
  • Hotel
  • Food, and Beverage sourcing
  • Planning
  • Participant Communications
  • Classroom set up, Audio/Visual Coordination

    Responsibilities:

  • The Leader Academy Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for all logistics needed for employees attending License to Lead.
  • They will work with the Manager, Leader Effectiveness, on all logistics needed for our learners.
  • Coordinates and plans all associated travel, catering, and meeting space needed for employees.
  • Partners with the Managers of Leader Development as well as Subject Matter Experts that serve as facilitators to ensure all logistics are arranged and set.
  • Partners with supply chain management for hotels and meeting space within our client budget.
  • Assists all of ACS/CGO L&D with logstical and planning.
  • Coordinates with IT and CRE for all classroom and conference room support and reservations

    Job Type: Contract

    Pay: $49,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Atlanta, GA 30354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • Are you willing to work onsite?

    Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Logistics Coordination: 3 years (Required)
  • Event planning: 3 years (Required)
  • Food and Beverage Sourcing: 3 years (Required)
  • Audio / Visual Coordination: 3 years Location: One location

    • Example 3

    Bilingual Logistics Coordinator (Spanish)

    Onsite position

    Tennessee Steel Haulers, a flat bed trucking and logistics company is looking for an ambitious and dedicated Bilingual Logistics Coordinator to oversee and facilitate orders for product deliveries with our drivers and agents. A great asset for a top notch customer service rep, is their communication and follow through skills. The ideal candidate will have great record-keeping abilities and a customer-oriented approach.

    Local candidates only--relocation is not available for this position.

    Responsibilities
  • Schedule drivers to make freight deliveries
  • Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures
  • Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
  • Plan and track the shipment according to customer requirements and international shipping standards
  • Prepare accurate reports and update customer portals
  • Prepare dispatch documents as needed

    Skills
  • Proven customer service experience
  • 1-2 years of experience as a truck dispatcher preferred, but willing to train the right individual
  • Bilingual Spanish and English required
  • Knowledge of laws or ability to learn the regulations and CTPAT requirements
  • Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes
  • Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software
  • Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental Pay:
  • Bonus pay

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Nashville, TN 37207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year Location: One location

    • Example 4

    Interstate Logistics Systemsis expanding and we want you to share in the growth. Our Murfreesboro, TN office is hiring driven, confident, and personable Logistics Coordinators who are ready to work in a dynamic environment. This is not a job it is a career opportunity that offers professional growth and uncapped earnings.

    Logistics Coordinator (Operations)

    Summary of Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and negotiate rates and terms for existing and prospective lanes to win new and ongoing drivers
  • Take ownership of your clients freight movements; be forthright about any occurrences and take full responsibility for them while proactively providing solutions to stakeholders
  • Communicate with carrier operations, and any other parties handling your freight, to ensure that shipper and consignee are aware of any challenges or issues that may occur
  • Grow long term relationships with existing drivers by continuously displaying the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and service at all times

    Qualifications, Experience, and Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Previous experience in transportation, warehousing, or similar industry preferred
  • Previous call center experience preferred
  • Must be proficient with a computer
  • Good over the phone skills
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Attention to detail
  • Good organizational skills
  • Availability to work 8:00am-5:00pm Monday - Friday

    Pay and Benefits
  • $15.00/hour plus monthly bonus on moved freight.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
  • And numerous other opportunities for professional growth, to participate in and shape office culture, to win other perks and prizes, to share in the success of Interstate Logistics as we scale our business.

    If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please contact us today!

    About Interstate Logistics Systems

    Interstate Logistics Systems is a privately held third party freight brokerage providing customers across North America with outstanding service across multiple modes of transportation. Founded in 1995, we have over 20 years of proven service to our customer and carrier partners. Our reputation for excellence and integrity is what keeps us growing year after year.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $15.00 - $45.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
    Supplemental Pay:
  • Bonus pay

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Murfreesboro, TN 37129: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year Location: One location

    • Example 5

    Logistics Coordinator
    Our team in Reading currently has an opening for a Logistics Coordinator


    YOUR ROLE & Responsibilities
    Summary of Job Purpose and Function:
    This position is responsible for developing and maintaining transportation and distribution procedures to maximize delivery efficiency. This position coordinates and processes the traffic flow of goods to and from Brenntag Northeast.
    Essential Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Promotes our core values: safety first, leadership and accountability, employee involvement and ownership, commitment to excellence, integrity and responsibility, and value creation for partners.
  • Ensure carrier rates and information are maintained in Transplace
  • Responsible for rating LTL, truckload and tank truck orders
  • Approve carrier invoices
  • Arrange truckload and LTL carriers for inbound, outbound and 3rd party shipments
  • Package and create shipping documents for sample requests
  • Verify COA's on inbound deliveries
  • Maintain Brenntag fleet license plates, cab cards and IFTA credentials
  • Responsible for Container inventory management
  • Cross trains and backfills for other Logistics Coordinators
    YOUR Profile
    Experience, Education and/or Training:
    Required Qualifications:

  • 5 + years in logistics
    Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with all modes of transportation (marine, rail, and trucking)
  • Proven supplier management experience
  • Second language proficiency a plus
    Leadership and Management Skills:

  • Capable of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members and other departments within the organization
  • Ability to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines both as an individual and as a manager
  • Understanding of, and the ability to work within, organizational reporting structures Direct, Functional and Matrix
  • Solid understanding of transportation and warehousing processes
    Communication skills:

  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to comprehend and enforce company policy, corporate directives and infrastructures
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail
  • Comfortable with working in teams and individually

    Interested?
    We look forward receiving your application.
    Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Job Type: 3 years (Required)

    • Example 6

    Title: Logistics Coordinator

    Location: Fremont, CA 94538

    Duration: 5-6 months contract

    Shift: Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 5.30pm

    Description

    Lucid s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

    We are currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator for our Tracy Warehouse in Tracy, CA. Main activities include verifying orders going out, maintaining inventory levels, and coordinating activities between Tracy Warehouse and L1/L6.

    Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

    You Will:

    - Perform daily order checks.

    - Determine part shortages and expedite parts as required.

    - Maintain a clean, safe work environment; performs job safely; reports unsafe and/or hazardous conditions.

    - Manage and maintain stock control; plans future needs and suggest part levels

    - Audit the inventory housekeeping.

    - Perform root cause analysis for exceptions/discrepancies and provide corrective action.

    - Recommend changes in process to improve the ordering process and operating efficiency. Continuous improvement is key.

    - Manage the Smart sheets we utilize for project updates

    - Maintain proper maintenance of inbound and part shortages records

    - Implement and enforce 6S policies within the department

    - Responsible for safety in the area

    Requirements

    Qualifications:
  • Logistics experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • Capable of creating, maintaining excel spreadsheets, written reports and documentation
  • Excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills,
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high quality results
  • Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to drive change with a long-term perspective across multiple functions and transform the business.
  • Team player, self-motivated, result-oriented
  • Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, including an ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization, technical and non-technical audience.

    Be part of something amazing: Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations. At Lucid, we don t just welcome diversity - we celebrate the differences that make up our team.

    Kindly reply ASAP

    Job Type: Contract

    Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Fremont, CA 94538: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year Location: In person

    • Example 7

    Position Summary:

    Hatcheri Foods is currently looking for a seasoned Customer Service/Logistics Coordinator to assist with one of our brands, SonomaGourmet. The Customer Service/Logistics is the primary point of contact for our customers and consumers and they are also responsible for processing orders and handling logistics. We are looking for someone residing the the Nashville area. We are planning on opening a satellite office in Nashville at some point.

    We re a new-world food company driven by flavor. And to us, flavor is more than something you have. Flavor is something you do, bringing things together in unique ways to make things more interesting. To make things more vibrant. To make things better. It s how we approach food and life. We are California-Made Organic Pasta Sauce & Cold Pressed Olive Oil ([website])

    Essential Functions

  • Arrange and manage freight carriers for product shipments from various locations in a cost-effective manner
  • Respond and follow up on inquiries verbal/written with customers (external/internal), vendors and consumers
  • Responsible for accurate processing of all orders and to confirm customer purchase orders, pricing, track shipments and communicate any issues in fulfillment
  • Manage finished goods orders to co-packers, and arrange logistics
  • Works closely with Operations to manage inventory levels at all locations for the brand
  • Works closely with brand management on forecasts and new distribution needs

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience

  • High School degree/GED, Bachelors Degree a plus
  • 2 to 3 year s customer service experience in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment, or combination higher education and experience
  • Experience working within a production and/or sales environment a plus
  • Logistics and freight schedule experience preferred

    Knowledge and Skills

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills: positive, respectful and customer focused
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Results/deadline oriented with effective follow through
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with EDI a plus

    Compensation and Benefits

    Competitive salary/bonus to commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, LTD, STD and life, 401(k), bonus plan, etc.

    Physical Requirements:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
    Supplemental pay pay

    Work Location: Remote

    • Example 8

    Logistics Coordinator

    About the company

    HopDrive is a Richmond based funded startup that aims to change the way the auto industry moves cars. We developed a rideshare platform that our own drivers run on their phones to accept gigs to move cars for our customers. We are in full growth mode but still operate like the startup we are.

    Summary

    The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of in-the-moment transportation of vehicles to multiple locations. This individual will also manage move requests, Bill of Ladings, and coordinate drivers to their tasks while working closely with members of our dispatch team.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate transportation tasks to ensure prompt delivery of vehicles
  • Respond to customer inquiries
  • Ensure that the quality of our service meets standards of the company and clients
  • Develop processes for efficient and organized daily operations
  • Schedule and supervise driver s day-to-day activities
  • Train new drivers
  • Inspect pick-up and delivery paperwork to ensure the client s needs are met
  • Communicate effectively with staff and dispatch personnel to ensure the needs of the market are carried through and tasks are completed.
  • Driver schedule preparation
  • Daily report maintenance
  • Recruit and retain our driver network while demonstrating a deep understanding of what it takes to achieve driver loyalty.
  • Design and facilitate training to be applied in the field or classroom.
  • Meet company s compliance expectations

    Job Qualifications

  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • 21 years of age or older with a valid driver s license + 3 years driving experience.
  • Must be punctual and professional and knack for customer service.
  • Continuous history of safe driving.
  • Must have schedule flexibility and be available during operating business hours.
  • Self-starter - no hand holding here, we need someone who embraces the freedom to go figure things out with little to no direction.
  • Passion for logistics - We are innovating a space that hasn't been touched in decades. We are looking for someone who can contribute ideas and geeks out about logistics as much as we do!
  • Problem solver- Can quickly identify problems and present relevant solutions.
  • Team player - we have fun and help each other out every day, we are looking for someone who can fit into our culture seamlessly.
  • Ability to communicate with staff and follow-through when new processes are established.
  • Previous transportation experience is a plus.
  • Previous experience with working under pressure is desired.
  • Ability to be stationary in a vehicle for adjusted periods of time.
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds or less.
  • Ability to walk the jobsite throughout the day

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $20.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Taylor, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year Location: In person

    • Example 9

    All Shift Logistics Coordinator and Warehouse Supervisor

    Chuck s is a logistics firm and storage facility located in Schertz, Texas. We are seeking a detail oriented, responsible individual to fill the position of Third Shift Logistics Coordinator and Warehouse Supervisor. These positions is full time and offers competitive wages and paid benefits.

    Job Responsibilities:

  • All Shifts available
  • Answer, screen and resolve incoming calls
  • Track and verify truck locations prior to delivery
  • Communicate with customers, dispatchers and drivers regarding delays, issues and updates
  • Verify product information including case counts, temperature readings and pallet counts on active loads
  • Accounting support including filing, scanning and photocopying
  • Safety support including daily electronic log audits

    Job Requirements:

  • Computer knowledge and proficiency (Windows based preferred)
  • Effective telephone skills
  • Forklift operator experience Experience preferred but not a must. We will provide certification opportunities at our expense
  • Bilingual preferred but not a requirement
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Positive customer service attitude

    Benefits

  • PPO Health Insurance Plan paid 100% for employee
  • Vision Insurance paid 100% for employee
  • Dental Insurance paid 50% for employee
  • Paid vacation after 12 months
  • Simple retirement plan with company contribution
  • Opportunities for advancement

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour Location: One location

    • Example 10

    SDC International Shipping is a full-service international household goods shipping company meeting our customer needs in the international shipping market since 2008. We have vast experience in all types of cargo. We specialize in LCL, FCL via ocean and air freight. SDC International Shipping is looking to hire a good fit with our company, and who are genuinely and sincerely interested in their next job for the long-term and make a career at our company, as we work together to help the company grow, which in turn will allow for the growth of our employees, professionally and otherwise. We need an all-around hard working person in our logistics department to essentially take over the files once the sales department secures the deals and ensure the cargo gets from the point of origin to destination, while providing customer service, carrier export docs and corresponding with all involved parties.

    Job Requirements:

    The candidate must be in the LA area

  • Candidate must be fluent in English
  • Keeping in touch with the client to provide updates and assistance through out the process
  • Coordinating with the packing crew to ensure that cargo is palletized and delivered to the port terminal
  • Coordinating/ensuring all export documentation is submitted to the shipping lines and destination agents on time
  • Keeping control logs to ensure all export operations duties are done timely
  • Making bookings with the shipping lines
  • Filing AES
  • Preparing SLIs-shipping instructions for the lines; emailing our Shipping Advises to consignees to inform them of shipment details

    Education: College degree desirable. Will consider equivalent work experience in lieu of a College Degree. We offer a competitive salary.

    Benefits:

    Flexible hours

    Medical insurance

    401K

    Optional working remotely after a trail period

    Our website will allow you to familiarize yourself with what we do; please visit us at [website]

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Experience:
  • Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Customer service: 2 years (Required)
  • Ocean transportation: 2 years (Required)

    Language:
  • Fluent English Location: In person

    • What does a Logistics Coordinator do?

    Logistics Coordinators are typically employed by supply chain operations to manage the storage and transportation processes of the organization’s inventory and goods. They’ll acquire, store and take inventory of the raw materials needed for a product. Once the product is ready for distribution, the Logistics Coordinator will perform a quality check. They’ll then review the purchase orders and will prepare the product for delivery.

    As it’s being delivered, the Logistics Coordinator will review and monitor the shipment’s delivery timeline to ensure it reaches the customer the customer quickly and safely. If there are any shipment or inventory issues, the Logistics Coordinators are responsible for addressing and resolving them.

    Logistics Coordinator skills and qualifications

    Logistics Coordinators use a variety of soft skills and industry knowledge of best practices to maintain and improve the stages of the supply chain. Those skills often include:

    • Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
    • Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
    • Excellent customer service and client relations skills
    • Keep organization and time management skills
    • Good collaboration and team work abilities
    • Great leadership and goal-setting skills
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Advanced data analysis and data visualization
    • Expert inventory management
    • Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes
    • Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions

    Logistics Coordinator salary expectations

    A Logistics Coordinator earns an average of $16.72 per hour. Pay rate may be based on level of education, experience and geographical location.

    Logistics Coordinator education and training requirements

    Many Logistics Coordinators have an associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or a related field. In those programs, they completed coursework and gained critical knowledge in logistics, operations management, analysis, accounting and finance. Some candidates may have a background in a field relating to their industry, such as engineering or health care. Other candidates may have an in-progress or completed master’s degree, such as a Master of Business Administration or another relevant degree.

    Candidates often complete hands-on training through internships, co-ops or class projects, allowing them to develop skills, practice strategies and perform role-related tasks.

    Logistics Coordinator experience requirements

    Entry-level candidates with internship experience may be great candidates to train in house, using the expertise of a more experienced Logistics Coordinator. Other entry-level candidates may have one to three years of experience working in an assistant capacity under experienced Logistics Coordinators. Candidates with more experience, such as those who have up to five years of related industry experience, like have industry and leadership experience or previous experience in a Logistics Coordinator.

    Logistics Coordinator Job Description Template

    We are looking for a reliable logistics coordinator to be responsible for the preparation and management of company purchase orders. A logistics coordinator’s responsibilities include reviewing shipment materials, and collaborating with transportation to ensure on-time pick-ups and delivery. You will also be responsible for monitoring the related cost to stay within budget.

    Responsibilities:

    • Managing distribution and shipment budgets
    • Coordinating with transportation to track the movements of shipments
    • Review of purchase orders to ensure accuracy and fixingin shipment errors
    • Respond and follow up with all inquiries (written and verbal) for vendors and customers related to purchase orders
    • Work closely with Operations to mange inventory levels as needed

    Requirements:

    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
    • Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions
    • Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word, in particular)
    • Proficient in standard logistics software
    • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to handle multiple purchase orders at once
    • 2 years of customer experience preferred but not required
    • Bilingual in Spanish and English prefered

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    Frequently asked questions about Logistics Coordinators

    Who reports to a Logistics Coordinator?

    All employees who work in a supply chain warehouse will typically report to the Logistics Coordinator with any updates on shipments, inventories or deliveries. If there are any complex problems that occur with delivery costs, shipment timelines or inventory levels, the Warehouse Workers will report these issues to the Logistics Coordinators to logically and quickly resolve them.

    If the Delivery Drivers work in-house for the same organization as the Logistics Coordinators, they’ll usually report directly to Logistics Coordinators as well. These Delivery Drivers will provide updates on their shipments and will inform Logistics Coordinators if they fall behind on delivery schedules, so they can plan accordingly and notify customers.

    Do Logistics Coordinators have different responsibilities in different industries?

    There are a wide variety of industries that Logistics Coordinators may work in, which may cause their responsibilities to vary depending on which they operate in. Some of them may work in healthcare, preparing medical equipment and communicating with various facilities on purchase orders and delivery times. Others may work in education, regularly contacting schools and universities to determine which supplies are needed for shipping each month.

    There are also Logistics Coordinators who work in manufacturing and will regularly spend their time in the warehouse gathering and supplying raw materials for products. They’ll also consistently take and organize inventory levels to ensure there are enough materials available for product creation.

    What settings do Logistics Coordinators typically work in?

    The setting a Logistics Coordinator works in typically depends on the industry. Some of them may work primarily in an office, regularly taking purchase orders and reaching out to clients for delivery and product updates. Others may work directly in the warehouse or plant, communicating with employees to determine which materials are needed, tracking shipment times and resolving any issues that could affect the productivity and efficiency levels of employees.

    What makes a good Logistics Coordinator?

    A strong Logistics Coordinator should have impressive written and verbal communication skills, as they regularly reach out to customers via email or phone calls. Similarly, they must use interpersonal skills to listen to the needs of their employees and to relay important material, shipping and inventory details to them.

    Since many issues may arise in the warehouse each day, Logistics Coordinators must have great problem solving and critical thinking skills to come up with quick and effective solutions. Ideal candidates should also be computer-savvy and have experience using logistics software to efficiently input data and shipping updates on a regular basis.

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