Logistics Coordinator

Transportation & Logistics

• Coordinate domestic and international transportation for inbound materials, outbound shipments, and operational needs.
• Arrange transportation using approved carriers, customer‑designated carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics partners.
• Serve as the primary logistics contact for carriers, forwarders, brokers, suppliers, and customer‑designated providers for planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate transportation quotes, recommending solutions that balance service, transit time, risk, and cost.
• Determine and apply appropriate Incoterms based on customer, supplier, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain Schedule B, HS/HTS classifications, and country‑of‑origin data to support import/export compliance.
• Prepare and submit export filings through AES in accordance with regulations.
• Prepare and review shipping documents including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and export declarations.
• Coordinate packaging, crating, and shipment preparation to meet customer and carrier requirements.
• Monitor shipments, resolve delays, claims, and discrepancies, and support expedited or critical shipments as needed.

Receiving & Inventory Integrity

• Oversee receiving activities for incoming materials, components, tooling, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure materials are verified against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Provide guidance to Shipping & Receiving staff on procedures, material handling, and inventory control.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, shortages, damage, and supplier issues with Purchasing and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate and timely receiving transactions and inventory updates.
• Coordinate material movement and storage to support inventory accuracy and production needs.
• Investigate inventory variances, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with cross‑functional teams.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform shipping, receiving, and material handling tasks as needed.

Quality & Compliance

• Support the Quality Management System and applicable ISO requirements.
• Participate in internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure shipping, receiving, and transportation activities comply with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience managing domestic and international shipments and working with carriers, forwarders, brokers, suppliers, and customer‑designated transportation providers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting inventory integrity through receiving oversight, transaction accuracy, discrepancy resolution, and corrective actions.
• Strong computer proficiency, attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Conduct all activities professionally, ethically, and respectfully.
• Maintain confidentiality of company, customer, supplier, and proprietary information.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate office equipment, computers, communication devices, and material‑handling equipment with proper training.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Experience preparing or coordinating hazardous materials shipments under DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, Schedule B, HS/HTS classifications, and trade compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant shipping/receiving or logistics coordination experience.