Job description
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for, but not limited to, the selection, scheduling, and management of outbound and inbound carriers used by the company, and ensuring lowest cost with the highest quality delivery.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency
- Manage carrier processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation. Negotiate transportation rates or services as required
- Act as communication interface between Customer Support and Shipping personnel
- Manage ClimateMaster trade compliance issues
- Arrange transportation and orchestrate deliveries or customer pick-ups to meet customer demand
- Prepares loads for shipment
- Takes steps to avoid quality control issues
- Manages activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met
- Continually reviews freight costs, transportation rates, and/or the prices of raw materials to keep costs down where possible
- Streamlines shipping and transportation processes
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Education: Associate degree in Business or Finance, or equivalent work experience
- Experience: Minimum 2 years logistics experience or equivalent education and experience required
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel. ERP systems experience with PRMS or similar preferred
- Certificates & Licenses: N/A
- Other Requirements: Effective communication skills