Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Westampton, NJ 08060
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary: Full-time Direct Hire $45-50k/year plus benefits
Summary:
We are a packaging and distribution company in Westampton, New Jersey and are looking to hire a Domestic Logistics Coordinator to support all aspects of Shipping & Receiving functions.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the flow of freight to carriers
- Grow business with current carriers as well as identifying, prospecting, and generating new carriers through analysis and discovery.
- Proactively communicate with carriers and customers to resolve daily problems and provide proper resolutions.
- Perform daily logistics activities such as creating shipments, scheduling appointments, tracking shipments, obtaining/negotiating rates, and tendering freight to partner carriers.
- Respond to emails in a timely manner for new orders, rate quotes, changes to shipments, etc.
- Work with warehouse staff to complete required transportation service
- Reports to Logistics Manager and provides updates on status and changes where necessary.
- Assist with customer service
- Process transportation requirements for purchase orders from customers
- Confirm and acknowledge Purchase orders from customers
- Internal and external communication regarding status of orders
Competences:
Due to the high frequency of interaction between the Candidate, Plant Supervisor, warehouse staff, trucking companies, vendors, and others in the supply chain process, it is important that this Candidate possesses the following competencies:
- Customer Service - Manages customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict and be proactive to avoid problems
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures and Uses equipment and materials properly.
Requirements:
- One-year related logistics experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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