Logistics Coordinator
Greenwood Associates Inc. · Niles, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to process shipments and ensure timely receipt/delivery of goods.
- Record, report, and help resolve shipment discrepancies and errors.
- Review inbound/outbound documentation for damage, shortages, and accuracy.
- Enter and maintain shipment information in the ERP system (Deacom).
- Maintain accurate records and ensure documents are filed/stored in designated locations per process requirements.
- Enter logistics dispatch orders and verify shipments in the ERP system (sales, logistics, and inventory modules).
- Monitor, track, and trace shipments using reports; update shipment status and enter carrier KPI information in the ERP system as needed.
- Partner with Logistics Coordinators and Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to obtain freight quotes, provide tracking updates, and support intra-company transfer requests with inventory/purchasing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Customer-service orientation, professionalism, and strong interpersonal/relationship management skills.
- Positive, motivated, and accountable; demonstrates initiative, a desire to learn, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent written and verbal business communication skills.
- Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, basic math, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new processes, procedures, and business systems.
- Ability to understand and follow food safety principles and basic food science concepts, as applicable to the role.
- Inventory management experience.
- Working knowledge of supply chain concepts, common obstacles, and practical solutions.
- Experience with carrier/3PL portals, appointment scheduling, and shipping documents.
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
- Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat and kneel.
- Able to safely lift boxes up to 55 pounds.
- Bending / Twisting / Reaching
- Squatting / Kneeling
- Repetitive movement - keyboard
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
- Generous PTO Accrual
- Paid Holidays