Coordinator, Logistics Job Description

Coordinator, Logistics Job Description

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Coordinator, logistics provides oversight of import / export processes, policies and procedures to include following all applicable laws, regulations and customs requirements.

Coordinator, Logistics Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Experience with SAP and WM/KiSoft functionality helpful
Update and maintain pending shipment report
Assist with import documentation
Monitor shipping reports from overseas and enter information in data system
Updating computer with current shipping information for domestic shipments
Assigning and coordinating customer's trucker and warehouse pickups
Coordinating Transfer Releases between divisions
Posting shipments from warehouses for billing
Posting inbound warehouse receipts
Domestic Truck Freight Rates

Coordinator, Logistics Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Coordinator, Logistics

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IATA, APICS, CSCP, CIFFA, DOT, CPL, CML, CTL, CPIM, RCRA

Education for Coordinator, Logistics

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the coordinator, logistics job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Business, Associates, Education, Engineering, Management, Marketing, Business/Administration, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Technical

Skills for Coordinator, Logistics

Desired skills for coordinator, logistics include:

Laws
Logistics software
Regulations and ISO requirements
Processes within department
Product and manufacturing processes and using adding machine
SAP
Computers and basic A/V
Current Microsoft Office software suite version
Import & Export regulations and HS classifications
Lighting

Desired experience for coordinator, logistics includes:

Filing and coordinating domestic freight claims for damaged/lost goods
Updating and maintaining Pending Shipment Report
Assisting with Import documentation
Monitoring shipping reports from overseas and entering information in Navision
Special projects using Navision and Jet Reports
Monitor internal and external processes, identifying breakdowns and participating in the resolution

Coordinator, Logistics Examples

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Coordinator, Logistics Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of coordinator, logistics. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for coordinator, logistics
  • BOL's and other supporting documents created, signed and provided to carrier
  • Cancelling of orders, creating orders, closing and blocking of shipments, adding carriers
  • Utilize systems required to insure compliance with US Customs for shipments
  • Export paperwork is accurate and timely for custom clearance
  • Responsible for entering all non-compliant charges, and maintaining vendor certification
  • Works closely with our FTZ Administrator regarding discrepancies, checking ASN type and status
  • Arrange deliveries with external clients (ECC, New Stream, Veolia)
  • Drive process improvements, provide oversight and act as technical expert to the various business units and functions
  • Collaborate and build relationships with customers, agents, and carriers to facilitate air, ocean, and ground transactions to ensure flawless Logistics services execution
  • Provide timely and accurate production of shipping documentation
Qualifications for coordinator, logistics
  • To liaise with Customer Operations team / Finance team / Allocation or Planning team for ad hoc or Wholesales shipments
  • To assist with packaging materials shipment planning & coordination
  • Regular reporting for shipments, KPI and bulk invoice figure
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult customer situations
  • WM knowledge a plus
  • Experience in WM and transportation knowledge
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Coordinator, Logistics Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of coordinator, logistics. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for coordinator, logistics
  • Plans, directs, controls, coordinates and evaluates logistics support functions
  • Coordinates information received and materials issued and received from various activities and sites concerning logistics operations
  • Coordinates day-to-day logistics operations within the theatre of operations as assigned
  • Orders, receives, store, issues, turns-in, and distributes all incoming shipments from vendors
  • Maintains appropriate records and inventory
  • Manage Cycle Count program for specified divisions in an effort to maintain world class levels of inventory accuracy
  • Create and maintain spreadsheets with site training data, including new hire training class template
  • Ensure that device allocations for each line of business are appropriate for current training
  • Cover freight- Manage the pickup, transit, and on-time delivery
  • Develop and manage your own carrier base
Qualifications for coordinator, logistics
  • Oversee inventory pulls from the stores (samples for a shooting, gift for a blogger)
  • Organize bi-annual recall from all retail points of sale
  • Train the store managers to the software and procedures
  • Weekly and monthly KPIs reporting
  • Receive requests for materials via email, decide if the request should generate a transfer vs
  • Audits and codes freight bills in preparation for payment of invoices
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Coordinator, Logistics Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of coordinator, logistics. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for coordinator, logistics
  • Provide compliance information, maintenance
  • Identify H&S/Compliance requirements for each job and ensure that personnel have the appropriate personal protective equipment, work plans, training, and completed H&S sheet
  • Understand expected job profitability prior to scheduling and manages resources accordingly
  • Reviews Logistics Workbench and works closely with Customer Service to understand shipment needs
  • Analyze financial indicators such as breakeven, profitability, operating ratio, on a per load basis to target
  • Work with the Fleet Group Leader to plan and manage cost effective use of the fleet trucks for daily assignments
  • Rail Car Coordination
  • Work with customer care to ensure sufficient inventory is available to meet customer shipments
  • Coordinate movement of RMAs (Return Materials Authorization)
  • Provide vendors with performance criteria and feedback
Qualifications for coordinator, logistics
  • Bachelor degree from an accredited school or at least 2 years relevant industry experience
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Energetic, proactive, self-motivated
  • Quantitative and analytical
  • Pragmatic problem solver – makes things simple and gets things done
  • Reacts well under pressure, upholds organizational values and demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
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Coordinator, Logistics Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of coordinator, logistics. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for coordinator, logistics
  • Organized Play team
  • Purchasing team
  • Brand Management team
  • Finance team
  • Event vendors
  • Manufacturing vendors
  • Global freight carriers
  • Consignment vendor
  • Offering customer service to vendors and internally
  • Managing a fleet of cars (update registration, traffic tickets, inspections)
Qualifications for coordinator, logistics
  • Provide quotes on transportation charges to Client
  • Check bulk e-mails and interpret data for proper response
  • Freight receipt and Processing
  • Escort to Tender freight/paperwork to Carriers
  • Track shipments with carriers (airlines, ground carriers)
  • Set up pick ups / deliveries
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Coordinator, Logistics Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of coordinator, logistics. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for coordinator, logistics
  • Reviews and plans installer routes
  • Secure hometaking transport and local warehousing operations to ensure goods availability
  • Handle service failures and complaints with logistics providers
  • Ensure daily reliability of stock information in IT systems, manage obsoletes & inventories
  • Key execution contact with the third party rail vendors and class one rail operations
  • Leads the daily calls with the plants, third party rail vendors, domestic and international logistic coordinators and monitors the execution of transportation
  • To ensure alignment throughout the tactical horizon, manage and update required tracking, recording or other systems/paperwork as needed to meet internal and external requirements
  • The coordinator supports the placement of other plant related product such as treatment oils, starch, magnetite, Also initiates the communication of the repairs of bad order rail car equipment
  • Reviews and analyzes key logistics reports and metrics, identifies issues or trends, and provides solutions and/or recommendations to internal and external customers to allow them to take appropriate action
  • Critical Mass in order of having MF&LOG Warehousing facility based on sales forecast
Qualifications for coordinator, logistics
  • Truckload experience required, 1-3 years
  • Stress Tolerance - above average
  • Associate’s Degree or 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Novice knowledge of musical instruments, audio gear, parts, and nomenclature
  • Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and standard business applications
  • Up to 5% of time per year

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