Logistics Coordinator

Prime Metal Buildings & Components Logistics Coordinator Summary Prime Metal Buildings is looking for a highly organized and motivated Logistics Coordinator to support our Logistics Manager with transportation scheduling, purchase orders, invoicing, load coordination, and daily operational paperwork. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, understands the importance of urgency, and can effectively manage multiple priorities at once. This role offers significant growth potential for the right individual, including the opportunity to develop into a Freight Broker position and take on additional transportation management responsibilities. This position is designed to provide hands‑on exposure to all aspects of transportation and logistics operations. High‑performing individuals will have the opportunity to advance into freight brokerage, load management, and transportation operations roles. Salary Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Benefits Benefits include a full health insurance policy that is 100% covered by Prime, a 50% matching 401(k) package, and a $25,000 life insurance policy. Comprehensive dental, vision and supplemental life insurance options are also available. PTO is available after 6 months. 7 paid holidays. Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Logistics Manager with daily transportation and logistics operations. Create, process, and maintain purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation. Coordinate freight shipments using both company‑owned trucks and third‑party transportation providers. Communicate with drivers, brokers, customers, and internal team members regarding delivery schedules and shipment status. Help schedule and coordinate Moffett deliveries for our six retail locations. Track shipments and proactively address delivery issues, delays, or customer concerns. Maintain accurate transportation records and load documentation. Ensure paperwork is completed accurately and submitted on time. Assist with load planning and transportation scheduling. Provide administrative support for logistics, freight, and operations activities. Qualifications Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to prioritize competing demands and work effectively under pressure. Excellent attention to detail and follow‑through. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced logistics environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. Experience in logistics, transportation, dispatching, freight brokerage, construction materials, or trucking operations is preferred but not required. Customer service experience is a plus. Understands that transportation is a time‑sensitive business. Can quickly assess priorities and respond with urgency. Is comfortable communicating with drivers, brokers, customers, and internal teams. Enjoys solving problems and keeping operations running smoothly. Wants to grow into a larger role within logistics and freight brokerage. Competencies Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost‑saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources. Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; makes timely decisions. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prime Metal Buildings & Components