logistics coordinator - Elgin, United States - B O X Partners

    B O X Partners
    B O X Partners Elgin, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Details

    Level
    Entry

    Job Location
    BOX Home Office - Elgin, IL

    Position Type
    Full Time

    Education Level
    High School

    Travel Percentage
    None

    Job Shift
    Day

    Job Category
    Entry Level

    Description

    Job Summary:

    The Logistics Coordinator will work to help our supply chain run smoothly by assisting our five warehouses with shipment routing decisions. This person will be working as part of an efficient team interacting with customer service, purchasing, sales and accounting to ensure accuracy.

    Responsibilities:
    • Routing of large orders in the most cost-effective way, while meeting delivery requirements
    • Track and expedite carrier orders
    • Work with carriers and our warehouses to resolve overage, shortage, and damage issues
    • Respond timely to customer service and sales requests
    • File carrier claims and manage claim payments
    • Understand carrier pricing tariffs to enable proper audit of daily freight invoices
    • Run monthly carrier aging reports and work with accounting to keep payables current
    • Provide accurate shipping quotes to purchasing, customer service, and sales
    • Build positive relationships with other departments and vendors
    • Prioritize tasks and work with team members to complete daily workload
    Qualifications

    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Basic computer skills
    • Strong communication skills
    • Excellent organizational capacity
    • Collaborative mindset
    • Proficiency in excel and business writing
    • Work productively in a team environment
    • Represent the company in a professional manner when communicating with customers, suppliers, and intra-company departments
    • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
    Education and Experience:

    High school diploma or equivalent.

    One year experience working in an office environment

    Familiarity with best practices in supply chain management

    Ability to use data in making logistics more efficient

    Strong customer service capabilities

    Pay range: $ $29.00/hour (determined by relevant experience) (position is bonus eligible)

    Physical Requirements:

    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

    Other duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    BOX Partners is an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization. BOX Partners does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.