What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at BakeMark?
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
- 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Summary: This position manages, and coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, carrier relationships, and day-to-day logistics operations to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery and accurate documentation across the supply chain
Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule, and track shipments (domestic and international), ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with documentation and customs requirements.
- Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams (procurement, warehouse, customer service) to resolve transit issues and optimize routing.
- Create and maintain shipping documentation: bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipment manifests.
- Monitor shipment status, update stakeholders, and proactively escalate delays or exceptions.
- Negotiate freight rates and service terms with carriers and prepare cost comparisons.
- Maintain accurate records in the TMS/WMS and generate operational reports and KPI dashboards.
- Support inventory management by sharing inbound ETA information and assisting with receiving planning.
- Support audit, compliance, and claims processes for lost, damaged, or nonconforming
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required, associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years in logistics, transportation, or supply chain roles; experience with domestic and international shipping preferred.
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA), Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL), or similar credentials are a plus.
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