Job Summary:
The Logistics Coordinator is a vital link between the sales and
logistics teams and is responsible for ensuring seamless
communication and efficient operations. This role requires
meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and
the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. The ideal candidate
will facilitate the logistics team with all sales-related queries, act
as the primary point of contact between sales and logistics, and
assist with various logistics tasks such as billing, truck checking,
documentation, and discrepancy resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Point of Contact: Serve as the primary liaison between the
sales team and logistics, addressing all logistics-related
queries and ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
- Billing Assistance: Assist with the preparation and
verification of billing documents to ensure accuracy and
completeness.
- Truck Inspection: Oversee the checking of trucks to ensure
compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Documentation: Ensure all logistics-related documentation
is accurate, complete, and properly filed. This includes
shipping documents, invoices, and delivery receipts.
- Receiving Verification: Ensure proper receiving’s are
documented, and there are no discrepancies in the inventory
records.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Identify, investigate, and resolve
any discrepancies in shipments or documentation in a timely
manner.
- Support Tasks: Provide additional support to the logistics
team as needed, including data entry, inventory
management, and coordinating logistics activities so that
there are no interdepartmental communication gaps
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline
logistics processes and improve efficiency within the
department.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in
logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is a
plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics
coordination, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Skills:
o Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,
Outlook).
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
o Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle stressful
situations.