Logistics Coordinator
Job Description
Primary Job Duties:
- Back up to Logistics Supervisor as needed.
- Assists with inventory management.
- Assists with receiving duties as needed.
- Ability to become Deacom proficient.
- Schedules shipments using various carriers.
- Communicates with various departments regarding shipping matters.
- Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned and damaged product.
- Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.
- Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
- Prints all daily shipping and warehouse documents including bills of lading, pick lists and shipping labels.
- Files and follows up all freight claims as needed.
- Assist in warehouse pulling orders as needed.
- Assists with loading trucks as needed.
- Performs other clerical duties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough understanding of warehouse and shipping policies and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local, and company policies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.
- Efficient time management skills.
- Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
Education and Experience:
- At least five years of related experience required; supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Forklift experience required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.