Logistics Coordinator
Hillebrand Gori - A company of DHL · Edison, NJ · 1 wk ago
$50k–$65k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of domestic services for assigned primary and backup accounts
- Coordinate order entry, dispatch, shipment planning, carrier scheduling, and delivery
- Monitor shipments from pickup through delivery and provide proactive customer updates
- Research and resolve order, shipment, billing, and service issues
- Cook with carriers, vendors, warehouses, and customers to ensure successful execution
- Handle delivery exceptions, claims, shortages, damages, and overages
- Prepare shipping documentation and maintain accurate shipment records
- Process vendor invoices and customer billing accurately and on time
- Meet departmental KPIs for operations, invoicing, and financial close
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support cross-training
- Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Participate in continuous process improvement and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
- Communicate professionally and effectively with customers, carriers, and colleagues
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Strongly preferred: 3+ years in shipping/logistics/supply chain management industry/transportation
- PREFERRED: experience using transportation management systems
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Physical ability to: communicate clearly and accurately, operate a computer and other office equipment
Personal attributes
- Customer Focus
- Collaborative
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal savvy
- Ensures Accountability
- Time management
- Adaptable and quick to learn
- Proactive
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Belong to a diverse and dynamic culture that promotes inclusion, growth, and development
- Participate in comprehensive compensation (competitive salary and bonus incentive plan)
- Enjoy benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
- Generous PTO plan (including sick days and Floating Holidays)
- A 401k match
- Enjoy a hybrid work environment