Logistic Coordinator - Bridgeport, United States - Pacer Staffing

Description

• The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible to route all shipments through our Hub/Spoke and customer sites.
• This includes ensuring we are using the most cost-effective suppliers, approving freight bills, and communicating with all internal/external customers.
• Additionally, this position is responsible for creating and execute all export and import shipments of products necessary to our global customer and supplier base.
  
  

• Utilize Transportation Management System (TMS) for assigning loads, tracking & monitoring shipments.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices.
• Maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners to optimize logistics operations.
• Tracks export packaging to suppliers and ensures it is done to meet customer ship dates.
• Participates in routine meetings to follow production pumps for anticipated completion/ready to ship by dates.
• Collaborate with International logistics team on Canadian and LAR/South-Central America & Mexico orders to ensure all documents are in order prior to arranging shipping via flatbed or container.
• Maintain the Master Freight Tracker for all loads booked.
• Ensure compliance with import and export regulations, including proper documentation and labeling.
• Ensure that all accessories have been provided for each production order per SOP.
• Process purchase orders in the ERP system for loads booked, resolve any AP issues.
• Collaborate with the Distribution Center and International Logistics Team (when necessary), to set up loads that are unable to ship via standard DC LTL carriers.
• Act as a point of contact for any logistics-related issues or emergencies Identify opportunities for process improvements within the logistics operations.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs.
  
  

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or business-related field.
• 2 to 5 years equivalent working experience.
• APICS, or equivalent certification and knowledge of trade compliance practice is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and process improvement skills.
• Strong and proactive internal and external customer service skills with great attitude and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills.
  
  

• In this role, the working environment is standard office free of disagreeable elements.
• Incumbent may be required to meet drivers outside to obtain accurate measurements for shipments up to 20% of the time and the physical demands may include but not limited to regularly sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting to 25 lbs.
• On-call / afterhours may be required according to business needs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.