Logistics Lead

About the role

We are looking for a Logistics Lead to coordinate supply chain and distribution activities to ensure the efficient movement of goods; work with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations, accurate records, and high service levels. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, supply chain knowledge, and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate trucks to deliver product by maximizing the load capacity of our in-house trucks.
• Determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet customer delivery dates.
• Work with customer service to pull in orders and get fills to ensure we have full trucks on first and second runs.
• Escalate missing items to production team and customer service.
• Communicate with drivers on routes/dock appointments/ETAs.
• Meet with customer service to review all missed shipments and provide reason — ensures all orders are rescheduled by end of day.
• Prepare shipping and receiving documents accompanying shipments including packing lists, bills of lading, and all other required paperwork.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing lists or other documents.
• Maintain internal record-keeping system.
• Review daily shipping/receiving reports to ensure proper and timely order shipment.
• Aid in resolving shipment errors and issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and department meetings.
• Perform all work in a safety-first mentality and with utilization of lean manufacturing skills.
• Perform related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Proven experience as logistics coordinator required, with in-house fleet in manufacturing industry preferred
• Experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations is a plus
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes required
• MS Word, Excel, and Outlook experience required
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software preferred
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• AS400 experience is a plus

Essential Physical Effort

• Regularly stands and walks while performing job duties.
• Often carries, pushes or pulls up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, climb and use both hands to perform job duties.
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously required for machine operation.
• Near/far/depth perception visual requirements required for safe operation of powered industrial trucks.