Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a dependable and organized Logistics Coordinator to support daily transportation, shipping, and logistics operations within a fast-paced industrial distribution environment. This position is responsible for coordinating shipments, delivery schedules, drivers, vehicles, equipment, and work crews to ensure materials are transported accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial logistics, transportation, dispatching, shipping, freight coordination, or warehouse operations and be comfortable working with multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment. Experience with pipe, valves, fittings, flanges (PVF), steel products, oilfield materials, or industrial distribution is highly preferred (but not a requirement).
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily shipments, deliveries, pickups, and transportation activities.
- Schedule and dispatch drivers, trucks, work crews, and equipment based on customer requirements and delivery schedules.
- Review shipping orders and determine appropriate routing, transportation requirements, and delivery timing.
- Coordinate with drivers and transportation providers regarding pickup and delivery locations, schedules, load information, and changes.
- Calculate and adjust delivery routes and estimated travel times to support efficient transportation.
- Monitor shipments and delivery schedules and communicate delays, changes, or issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Coordinate closely with sales, customers, warehouse, yard, shipping, and operations teams to ensure orders are ready and delivered as scheduled.
- Prepare, review, and maintain shipping, delivery, dispatch, and transportation documentation.
- Verify shipment information, quantities, destinations, and required paperwork for accuracy.
- Communicate with customers regarding delivery schedules, pickup requirements, and shipment status.
- Work with LTL freight carriers, common carriers, outside transportation providers, and company drivers as needed.
- Coordinate the movement of large and heavy industrial materials while considering truck capacity, routing, delivery requirements, and site conditions.
- Assist with resolving transportation issues, including missed pickups, delays, incorrect information, or changes to delivery requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, routes, drivers, vehicles, and delivery information using computer systems and logistics software.
- Enter and update information accurately in company systems, spreadsheets, and transportation/logistics software.
- Prioritize multiple shipments and changing schedules while maintaining accuracy and customer service.
- Communicate clearly with drivers, customers, sales representatives, warehouse personnel, yard personnel, and management.
- Follow company safety procedures and transportation requirements when coordinating the movement of materials.
- Assist with coordinating loading and unloading activities when necessary.
- Perform other logistics, shipping, transportation, and administrative duties as assigned.
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