Logistics Coordinator

Greenwood Associates Inc.

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Niles, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Logistics Coordinator manages product flow by coordinating with 3PL providers and carriers to ensure timely shipment processing and delivery. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records in the ERP system and resolving any shipment discrepancies or errors.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. You also possess strong organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly. Experience with logistics and supply chain concepts is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Deacom

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job Description

Description

Reporting to the Logistics Manager. A Logistics Team Member responsible for working with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and carriers to support logistics and sales functions to optimize product flow across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Communicate and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to process shipments and ensure timely receipt/delivery of goods; record, report, and help resolve shipment discrepancies and errors.
  • Review inbound/outbound documentation for damage, shortages, and accuracy; enter and maintain shipment information in the ERP system (Deacom).
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure documents are filed/stored in designated locations per process requirements.
  • Enter logistics dispatch orders and verify shipments in the ERP system (sales, logistics, and inventory modules).
  • Monitor, track, and trace shipments using reports; update shipment status and enter carrier KPI information in the ERP system as needed.
  • Partner with Logistics Coordinators and Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to obtain freight quotes, provide tracking updates, and support intra-company transfer requests with inventory/purchasing.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Customer-service orientation, professionalism, and strong interpersonal/relationship management skills.
  • Positive, motivated, and accountable; demonstrates initiative, a desire to learn, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal business communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, basic math, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and the ability to quickly learn new processes, procedures, and business systems.
  • Ability to understand and follow food safety principles and basic food science concepts, as applicable to the role.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Inventory management experience.
  • Working knowledge of supply chain concepts, common obstacles, and practical solutions.
  • 1–2 years of logistics, shipping/receiving, or transportation coordination experience.
  • Experience with carrier/3PL portals, appointment scheduling, and shipping documents

  Physical Requirements

  • Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
  • Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat and kneel.
  • Able to safely lift boxes up to 55 pounds.
  • Bending / Twisting / Reaching
  • Squatting / Kneeling
  • Repetitive movement - keyboard

Benefits Offered:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

Greenwood Associates Inc.

Greenwood Associates, Inc., founded in 1974, is proud to be a family owned and operated business. We provide the industry with a wide range of fruit products including juice concentrates, purees, IQF and essential oils sourced from around the world. Specializing in LTL quantities, our inventory is strategically located across North America and is offered in various packaging sizes. Our headquarters, located just outside of Chicago in Niles, Illinois, includes a state of the art packaging facility which allows us to serve the varying needs of our customers. We welcome your inquiries!
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