Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Logistics Specialist

$60,000- $70,000  

Schaumburg, IL  

Established in 1972, we have grown from a small, independent wine importing business into an internationally recognized beverage company with a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands. Today, our products reach consumers across the country, bringing quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional taste to everyday experiences. 

Imagine working for a company whose products you recognize, enjoy, and may already have in your own home. Behind every bottle is a team dedicated to quality, consistency, and building lasting partnerships with the customers and distributors who bring our brands to market. We take pride not only in the products we represent but also in the relationships we build and the people who make our continued success possible. 

We are currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support our shipping, receiving, and international transportation operations. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring shipments move efficiently, maintaining compliance with domestic and international regulations, and coordinating with carriers, vendors, and internal teams 

Day to Day: 

• Coordinate domestic and international freight shipments, including import and export scheduling, carrier coordination, shipment tracking, freight quoting, and delivery arrangements. 
• Prepare, review, and audit shipping and customs documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable export, import, and transportation requirements. 
• Manage import and export compliance, including customs declarations, tariff classifications, country of origin records, TSCA documentation, and applicable international and domestic shipping regulations. 
• Oversee hazardous materials shipping requirements, including product classification, packaging specifications, employee training, regulatory documentation, and coordination with vendors and testing laboratories. 
• Manage freight forwarder and courier relationships, including annual contract bidding, rate negotiations, quarterly carrier audits, and ongoing vendor performance evaluations. 
• Monitor, document, and resolve freight claims by coordinating with vendors, collecting supporting documentation, and tracking claim status through resolution. 
• Review, code, and approve freight and courier invoices, monitor transportation costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. 
• Maintain and update shipping and receiving SOPs, regulatory records, training documentation, and compliance procedures while supporting ISO and non-ISO requirements. 

Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred. 
• 5+ years of freight, transportation, or shipping compliance experience within a corporate environment. 
• Hazmat certifications or training in ICAO/IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR regulations. 
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, reporting, and data analysis. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. 

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Schaumburg, IL, is hiring a Logistics Specialist.