Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Logistics Coordinator

Responsible for the management of all international shipments from the company with tasks including quoting, document creation, customer contact and working with forwarders on all shipments.

Responsibilities:

Work with Customer Service to quote shipments using estimated weights and dims and identify best potential shipping method.

Communicate with Forwarding Agents to efficiently execute the timely and accurate shipment of goods.

Create international shipping documents including BOL, SLI, COO, DG, and CI.

Work with Quality Department on creation of customer specific certificates for shipping.

Support the supplier quality material return process (RMA).

Oversee and coordinate the packaging and creation of documents for shipments of dangerous goods.

Monitor and push shipments requiring Letters of Credit to process completion.

Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments.

Act as back up for Shipping and Receiving Coordinator in the facility.

Perform daily cycle counts to support the Cycle Count Program and ensure inventory accuracy in the system.

Support Customer Service activities.

Ability to work independently and recognize opportunities to contribute to improvements.

Practices safe material handling techniques.

Protect the company's value by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in business, logistics, supply chain or similar preferred.

3+ years of shipping and international logistics experience.

2+ years of forklift operating experience.

Intermediate computer knowledge – Outlook, Epicor, Excel, Word.

Experience with freight carriers (including UPS, FedEx, DHL) and Freight Forwarders.

International shipping experience, including strong knowledge of international documentation.

Dangerous Goods Shipment Certification.

Physically able to lift and handle 35 lbs.

Good verbal and written skills to communicate with Leadership

Strong work ethic complemented by a positive, can-do attitude.

Strong participative skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a sensitivity to people required.

Ability to thrive in a progressive, results-driven organization.