Material Logistics Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate and negotiate with manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and retailers.
• Schedule drivers to make freight deliveries.
• Investigate, resolve, and initiate freight claims.
• Utilize logistics IT to optimize procedures.
• Plan and track the shipment according to customer requirements and international shipping standards.
• Prepare accurate reports and update customer portals.
• Prepare dispatch documents as needed.
• Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels.
• Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards.
• Resolve shipment and inventory issues.
• Analyze data and suggest modifications and improvements accordingly.
• Assure compliance with all shipper requirements and federal, state, and local requirements including OSHA, EPA and other regulatory bodies.
• Cross-train in all shipping clerk roles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by DC leadership.

SKILLS:

• Associates degree in transportation and logistics, or the equivalent there of, and two years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of warehouse and freight logistics
• A strong spirit of teamwork, cooperation, the ability to cultivate/maintain positive working relationships with people ls inside and outside of the organization
• Independent decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions in a logical, systematic way
• Organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail/follow-up
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and adapt to changes in environment / responsibilities

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