Jobs · Product · Arkansas

Logistics Coordinator / 1st Shift

Danfoss · Mountain Home, AR · 3 wk ago
On-siteProductFull-time

The Impact You'll Make

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Logistics Coordinator to support daily shipping, transportation, and inventory activities in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This role coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, prepares shipping and invoicing documentation, partners with carriers and brokers, supports customer communication, and helps maintain inventory accuracy and operational flow. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities, solve problems quickly, and work effectively across warehouse, customer service, and transportation functions.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Cooking inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments, including parcel, expedited, and specialty orders.
  • Scheduling freight pickups and trailer movements, working directly with carriers, brokers, dispatch personnel, and drivers to ensure on-time execution.
  • Preparing and processing shipping documentation such as bills of lading, waybills, invoices, proof-of-delivery files, and other required shipment records.
  • Completing goods issue and invoicing-related transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Reviewing orders for shipment priority, packaging requirements, and transportation mode selection to support customer commitments and efficient distribution.
  • Cooking customer communication regarding shipment status, transportation questions, and order-related issues, including direct contact with specialized or high-touch customers when needed.
  • Approving or supporting freight-rate decisions and helping monitor transportation costs for domestic and export shipments.
  • Maintaining inventory integrity through reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, cycle count support, and correction of transactional errors.
  • Supporting accurate packing, labeling, pick/pack execution, and specialty-order handling, including discrete or mil-spec requirements where applicable.
  • Cooking or maintaining export-related documentation and coordinating customs paperwork when international shipments require it.
  • Investigating shipment issues, delays, damage claims, and proof-of-delivery requests, then coordinating corrective actions with internal and external partners.
  • Aiding with package-change approvals, job card error corrections, and other shipping or inventory corrections needed to support order accuracy.
  • Performing or supporting loading, unloading, and trailer movement activities when operationally required.
  • Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas in alignment with 5-S and site safety expectations.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement, cross-functional problem solving, and support of departmental goals.

What We're Looking For

  • Required Qualifications
  • - High school diploma or GED.
  • - Experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, transportation coordination, warehouse operations, or supply chain support.
  • - Very strong computer and data-entry skills, including experience with ERP or shipping systems.
  • - Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • - Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, carriers, and brokers.
  • - Must have a reliable form of transportation and Valid Drivers License
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • - Experience with international shipping, export documents, or customs-related paperwork
  • - Working knowledge of SAP, TMS, WMS, or similar logistics systems.
  • - Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
  • - Experience with inventory reconciliation, freight issue resolution, and shipment documentation control.
  • Key Skills
  • - Shipment scheduling and transportation coordination
  • - Documentation accuracy and invoice/BOL processing.
  • - Inventory control and discrepancy resolution
  • - Customer service and cross-functional communication
  • - Problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
  • - Very proficient with Microsoft Excel and other office products

Physical Requirements

  • This role can be high stress. It requires time in both office and warehouse settings and can involve standing, walking, lifting, loading/unloading.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to wear PPE for full day. This includes safety glasses, hearing protection and safety toe shoes.
  • First shift position: 6:45 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, with the ability to work overtime as needed. This includes coming in or staying over for up to 4 hours and weekends.

What You'll Get from Us

  • We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  • You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  • We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  • You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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