US Logistics Coordinator

WireCo is the market, manufacturing and technical leader in wire, synthetic rope manufacturing and high quality plastics products based on recycled materials, providing a consultative approach to offer customers a single, reliable source for solutions that fit their specific application and budget needs. But it doesn’t stop there. WireCo offers clients the education and expertise needed to enhance product performance and value.

Our strength comes from our ability to meet diverse industry needs anywhere in the world with:

• A comprehensive range of trusted, global brands
• Unmatched technical expertise and commitment to innovation
• Unparalleled quality assurance and international quality certifications
• Global availability of products and after sale support

We offer innovative solutions for:

• industrial: if your business is to LIFT; lifting and moving material and equipment; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical ropes.
• energy: if your business is to PRODUCE; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical products designed especially for the energy exploration and production industries.
• mining: if your business is to UNEARTH; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical wire rope needs for open–pit and shaft mining operations.
• fishing: if your business is to CATCH; ours is to manufacture high-performance fishing materials and products through world-class research and development.
• maritime: if your business is to TOW, HOIST and MOOR; ours is to supply your global, mission-critical steel ropes, synthetic ropes and hardware needs.

WireCo is on the ground everywhere you are — with locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and nearly 4,000 global employees supporting these efforts. Our customers enjoy global availability for a consistent, responsive supply no matter where and when they need it.

Role Description

The Logistics Coordinator will work with WireCo’s customer care, planning, and distribution center teams, external customers, and transportation providers to coordinate and control intercompany shipments and outbound customer deliveries. This position will also assist in securing equipment domestically to ensure on-time performance in the most cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will show initiative, possess excellent communication skills, be able to support and handle several tasks at once, work well in a team environment, and interact with multiple levels and functions within the organization. Additional duties may include: analyzing freight costs, handling freight quote requests for sales, procurement, or customer service teams, measuring KPIs and compiling carrier scorecard data.

The US Logistics Coordinator must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end movement of intercompany transfers, inbound and outbound orders, ensuring on-time and cost-effective delivery
• Work daily within the Transportation Management System (TMS) to consolidate and schedule shipments, assign carriers, update load status, create reports, and maintain accurate data for audit and performance (KPI) tracking
• Partner with shipping sites to ensure production and warehouse teams have all required shipping documentation from the ERP, TMS, and/or internal Logistics team
• Maintain strong communication with carriers, freight forwarders, distribution centers, and customer service to resolve delays, routing challenges, equipment shortages, and capacity issues
• Monitor carrier KPIs through scorecards capturing service, cost, transit time, claim performance, and trailer/container utilization, presenting findings and improvement opportunities to leadership
• Support freight cost control by analyzing spot quotes, validating fuel surcharges and accessorials, investigating invoice discrepancies, and challenging charges that do not meet contractual terms
• Assist sales, procurement, and customer service teams with accurate freight quotes, transit time estimates, routing decisions, and customer inquiries regarding shipment status
• Track critical shipments and high-priority orders to ensure timely delivery, providing proactive updates to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Perform special logistics or transportation projects such as lane optimization, mode/rate benchmarking, sustainability initiatives, or network efficiency improvements
• Maintain strong attention to detail and compliance with company policies, trade regulations, and carrier requirements for documentation and operational accuracy.
• Learn and execute U.S. export shipments—including carrier selection, booking confirmation, container/equipment allocation, export documentation, and proactive risk mitigation
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Logistics
• 3-5 years of logistics experience, preferably with international shipping
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and organize assignments
• Proficiency with TMS and ERP systems (MercuryGate and JDE preferred)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial products, or global distribution
• Familiarity with required export documents and programs - commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc.; FTA documentation, Letters of Credit
• Multi-lingual capabilities are beneficial
  
  

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability