Logistics Coordinator

About the role

The Logistics Coordinator acts as a liaison between our customer service team, freight carriers and our Bay Cities Logistics Team. The Logistics Coordinator will work with our BCL Team to secure Common carriers, expedite the sharing of information and documentation between customer service, carriers and our BCL Team. As the Logistics Coordinator you will communicate with dispatchers and drivers to track the status of loads.

Responsibilities

• Ensures daily updates are made for items running at Coastal/Packout facilities and follow-ups on stock and pallets needed.
• Schedules common carriers and "will calls" with our BCL Team and/or carriers.
• Captures checklists for farm out items.
• Sends, updates, and tracks information required by Shipping Department.
• Obtains quotes/rates for outside freight using our BCL Team as needed or requested.
• Maintains inventory and scheduling changes and determines appropriate timing for the pick-up, delivery, warehousing and staging of materials.
• Books purchase orders for freight orders.
• Maintains the internal shipping schedule and warehouse inventory.
• Sets-up delivery appointments as needed or requested.
• Monitors and operates OpenDock.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (GED), preferably supplemented by course work or training in supervision.
• 2-3 years’ considerable experience in shipping, warehousing and inventory control.
• Knowledge of computer basics.
• Considerable knowledge of corrugated industry, shipping, receiving, inventory control and warehousing control practices, a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of different geographic typography and shipping and supply locations in Greater Los Angeles area.
• Ability to communicate with internal production and customer service personnel.
• Ability to readily make and respond to changes in shipping schedules.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus.
• Must be forklift certified.

Qualifications

• High ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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