Warehouse Logistics Coordinator

Capital Forest Products · Lancaster, PA · 1 wk ago

On-siteManagement$70k–$75k/yrFull-time

Capital Forest Products is a one-stop shop for premium building materials, providing outstanding commitment and service to our customers. We’re looking for a Warehouse Logistics Coordinator to keep our Leola and Paradise (Pennsylvania) warehouses running smoothly and help ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

About the role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Logistics Coordinator assists with daily warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, and dispatching at the Leola and Paradise warehouses. This position occasionally delivers Capital Forest Products' products to customers and plays a crucial role in the supply chain and logistics process. The role is fully on-site (5 days per week) at our Leola and Paradise warehouses, with regular in-person presence required to support efficient warehouse operations, collaboration, and customer service.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Control:
- Manage inventory, including verifying incoming inventory against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies and damages.
- Maintain accurate inventory records; assist with cycle counts and physical inventory.
- Create and maintain inventory item codes and specialty products within the enterprise resource system (ERP).
- Monitor inventory organization, labeling, accessibility, and material condition.
- Maintain organized documentation of inbound and outbound materials.
- Create and manage purchase orders related to inventory replenishment; track vendor orders, incoming freight, and delivery timelines.
Warehouse Operations & Safety:
- Ensure proper material handling, receiving, staging, stacking, storage, and loading/unloading procedures.
- Support warehouse staff while maintaining accountability, productivity, and safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouses.
- Identify operational improvements to increase efficiency, organization, and safety.
- Print and distribute pick lists, delivery paperwork, and shipping documentation accurately; verify materials before shipment.
Logistics, Dispatching & Transportation:
- Complete all state and federal requirements for highway taxes and duties associated with tractor trailer usage.
- Coordinate daily delivery schedules, freight coordination, and inbound shipments.
- Ensure efficient delivery routing while balancing customer expectations, timing, and operational capacity.
- Dispatch drivers and manage routes, scheduling priorities, and logistical changes throughout the day.
- Maintain detailed shipping records within the transportation management system (TMS).
Driver & Fleet Management:
- Handle all duties related to Capital Forest Products drivers, including training and evaluations.
- Assist the Warehouse Manager with monitoring condition, routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, registrations, and service scheduling for warehouse equipment and vehicles.
- Promptly inform the Warehouse Manager of any maintenance or safety concerns.
- Maintain service and maintenance records for warehouse equipment and vehicles.
Customer, Vendor & Internal Coordination:
- Communicate professionally and proactively with customers regarding deliveries, scheduling updates, and order status.
- Serve as a liaison between the warehouse, drivers, sales staff, vendors, customers, and management.
- Follow through on operational changes, backorders, delivery timing, and inventory availability.
- Support sales and operations teams with project logistics, scheduling, and material planning.
- Respond to internal and external requests in a timely manner with a service-oriented approach.
Delivery Operations (As Needed):
- Deliver Capital Forest Products' products to customers in a safe and timely manner.
- Load and unload products onto and off delivery trucks.
- Inspect products before and after delivery.
- Provide exceptional customer service during delivery.
- Complete delivery paperwork/documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, distribution, or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
5+ years' demonstrated warehouse operations and logistics experience, including dispatching and FTL/LTL; rail experience preferred.
Forklift certification, with the ability to operate a 5,000-12,000-pound forklift.
Current, valid Class A tractor trailer license (CDL), with a clean driving record; flatbed experience preferred.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
Demonstrated strong proficiency in:
- Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Transportation management systems (TMS)
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Professionalism and courtesy in frequent interactions with freight vendors, customers, the commodities department, and internal sales teams.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience and comfort working closely with colleagues in an open, fast-paced workspace.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Benefits

Annual starting salary of $70,000.00 to $75,000.00; eligible for bonuses.
Competitive benefits: health insurance; retirement with match; generous paid time off.
Eligibility for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
A cohesive, mission-oriented, and ownership-driven philosophy.

About Us

Capital Forest Products is a leading distributor of premium building materials, including cedar shakes and shingles, roofing, siding, lumber, shed and outdoor utility building materials, fencing, flooring, and seasonal products. With two sales offices and six distribution warehouses along the East Coast, we serve a wide delivery radius and provide timely shipments to our business customers.