Logistics Coordinator

Position Overview

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating outbound shipments to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery to customers. This role serves as a key logistics resource, managing day-to-day operations such as freight planning, carrier communication, and shipment troubleshooting. The Logistics Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining efficient shipping flow and upholding service standards, directly impacting the success of the department.

What you'll do

• Plan and schedule daily outbound shipments based on production, customer requirements, and carrier availability.
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and internal teams to ensure timely pick-up, transit, and delivery of goods.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve transportation delays, documentation issues, or carrier exceptions.
• Verify the accuracy of shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and freight invoices.
• Analyze freight performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement.
• Communicate shipping schedules and status updates to internal teams and customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics efficiency, accuracy, and communication flow.
• Maintain accurate and timely records within ERP and transportation management systems.
• All other duties as assigned

Who you are

• Proficient in ERP and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills for planning and troubleshooting logistics operations.
• In-depth knowledge of domestic freight operations, including LTL, FTL, and small parcel shipping.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with carriers, internal teams, and customers.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset to address transportation delays and logistical challenges.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in logistics coordination, freight scheduling, or transportation planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of carrier management, rate negotiation, and freight auditing (preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure efficient shipping flow.

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary range: hourly $29 - $35
• Bonus target range: 5%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay 
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

 

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