About This Role
Coordinating and monitoring the movement of inbound and outbound shipments is the core responsibility of the Logistics Coordinator. This role ensures timely delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective communication among various stakeholders, supporting supply chain operations by tracking shipments, resolving transportation issues, and managing logistics documentation.
Responsibilities
- Track and trace inbound and outbound orders from origin through final delivery
- Ensure trucks are loaded, dispatched, in transit, and delivered according to schedule
- Monitor shipments and proactively identify and address potential delays, including weather disruptions, loading issues, traffic conditions, highway closures, and carrier-related concerns
- Communicate shipment status, delays, and discrepancies to buyers, sales teams, warehouses, and other stakeholders
- Schedule accurate and timely arrivals and departures of shipments
- Assign loads to approved carriers as needed
- Serve as a liaison between carriers, warehouses, suppliers, customs brokers, production personnel, and internal departments
- Investigate and resolve transportation, delivery, and customs-related issues in a timely manner
- Communicate shipment exceptions and expected delays to key stakeholders
- Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure shipment scheduling aligns with facility capacity and operational requirements
- Maintain accurate logistics records, spreadsheets, and transportation data
- Enter freight costs, accessorial charges, and related transportation expenses into company systems
- Prepare and distribute daily shipment and delivery reports
- Update company systems with shipment details, order discrepancies, and freight information
- Assist with identifying and onboarding new transportation carriers as needed
- Provide backup support for other logistics team members
- Participate in a rotating weekend coverage schedule as required
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Logistics Manager
Requirements
- Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or freight coordination preferred
- Experience in food, produce, agriculture, warehousing, or distribution environments is preferred
- Knowledge of transportation and logistics operations
- Understanding of import/export documentation and customs processes
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and transportation compliance requirements
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
