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Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Department: Operations
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Roseville, MI, USA
Effective/Revision Date: 08-2026
Role Purpose
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing the efficient flow of materials, products, and services throughout the organization. This role coordinates shipping and receiving activities, packaging of customer products, vendor-managed secondary processing services, and inventory of shipping and packaging supplies to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. The position serves as a key liaison with carriers, vendors, and internal departments to support operational and customer requirements.
Scope & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform assigned duties in accordance with documented procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Process all daily inbound and outbound shipments to support customer and operational requirements.
- Package customer products and materials in accordance with customer specifications and company standards to ensure products arrive free from damage or defects.
- Prepare and process shipping documentation including packing lists, bills of lading, customs documentation, shipping labels, and carrier records.
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments while ensuring compliance with applicable shipping regulations and customer requirements.
- Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate local deliveries and pick-ups as required.
- Track shipments and communicate delivery status, delays, or issues to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Verify incoming materials and shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
- Inspect incoming materials for damage, discrepancies, or quality concerns and communicate issues to the appropriate departments.
- Perform basic inspection of parts and materials as required prior to shipment or receipt.
- Coordinate all secondary processing and outside service activities, including:
- Generating purchase orders for outside processing services.
- Obtaining quotations from approved vendors.
- Communicating with vendors regarding scheduling, status updates, and delivery requirements.
- Tracking material movement to and from vendors.
- Packaging materials appropriately for outside processing shipments.
- Manage shipping carrier relationships, including FedEx, UPS, freight carriers, and courier services.
- Maintain relationships with approved outside service providers and ensure timely completion of required services.
- Work directly with carrier account representatives to optimize shipping services, resolve shipping issues, and maintain account performance.
- Maintain inventory levels of shipping and receiving supplies including boxes, tape, labels, packaging materials, pallets, and related consumables.
- Reorder shipping and packaging supplies as necessary to support uninterrupted operations.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Support inventory movement, storage, and material handling activities throughout the facility.
- Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, purchasing, vendor, and logistics records within company systems.
- Operate a company vehicle to pick up and deliver orders, materials, and supplies to various locations, including vendors, customers, and other designated facilities, as needed.
Work Experience & Skills
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics coordination, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with parcel carriers such as FedEx and UPS required.
- Experience coordinating outside processing vendors and purchase orders preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and shipping software preferred.
Skills / Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, packaging, and logistics processes.
- Familiarity with domestic and international shipping requirements and documentation.
- Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze shipping costs, delivery performance, and logistics data.
- Understanding of inventory management and material handling practices.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Forklift Certification required or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong customer service mindset.
- Proactive problem solver.
- Dependable and accountable.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
- Adaptable and capable of managing changing priorities.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Primarily works in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with some office-based responsibilities.
- Regular use of computers, shipping systems, and office equipment.
- Frequent walking between production, warehouse, and shipping areas.
- Ability to lift and move packages and materials up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform material handling activities as required.
- May occasionally operate material handling equipment in accordance with company policies and training.
Compliance Statements
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
ITAR Requirements
- This position may include access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000