Logistics Coordinator

About the role

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. This entry-level Logistics Coordinator role, based in Independence, OH, will support truck and rail logistics activities for Covia production facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating trucks for plants, terminals, and customer needs as directed
• Negotiate and obtain trucking freight rates in support of sales activities
• Support communication with truck carriers, internal teams, and other logistics contacts to help resolve transportation issues
• Review, organize, and process plant rail demurrage invoices, escalating discrepancies or questions as needed
• Monitor loaded railcar pipelines and provide updates on railcar status, delays, and service concerns
• Support logistics activities for a subset of Covia’s rail-served plants in the U.S. and Canada, including shipment coordination with Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and railroads
• Communicate rail issues internally and help ensure timely visibility to impacted teams
• Maintain accurate records related to railcar movement, demurrage, trucking activity, and logistics follow-up items
• Assist with basic logistics reporting and tracking as requested
• Participate in internal meetings and calls representing Logistics & Supply Chain as needed
• Maintain close working relationships with Customer Service, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics team members
• Support process improvement efforts related to rail and truck coordination
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, customer service, operations, or related field preferred
• Aptitude for learning truck and rail transportation including the movement and handling of bulk commodities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to share updates clearly and professionally
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to follow up on open items and maintain accurate records unprompted
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
• Comfortable working with internal teams including Customer Service, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience with TMS, ERP, rail tracking systems, or invoice processing systems preferred but not required
• Self-motivated team player with a willingness to learn and take direction
• Judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work extended hours on occasion when necessary
• Travel requirement: 5–10%

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + paid holidays
• Disability, life / AD&D, and long-term care insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

About Covia

Covia is committed to safety and sustainable development, enhancing the value delivered to all stakeholders. Our core values—Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work daily. We strive for and support a diverse workforce, fostering inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace. Employment opportunities are provided based on work-related factors without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.