Logistics Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air filtration is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee routing and scheduling of shipments. This role involves negotiating freight costs, ensuring accurate billing, and enhancing customer service. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and at least five years' experience in logistics and data entry.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in data entry and logistics or a college degree.
• Experience with Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate freight rates and discounts with trucking companies.
• Route shipments to the most cost-effective method.
• Schedule inbound and outbound trucks.

Skills

Data Entry

Logistics

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

College Degree or 5 years of experience in Logistics

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Salisbury, MD

Reports to: General Manager

Created by: HR Director

Date: 07/17/2024

About Rensa

Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people who drive it, we manufacture, market, and distribute best-in-class solutions in the United States and Canada that keep environments safe and industries thriving.

What We Do

• We improve the environment - making indoor and outdoor environments cleaner by eliminating process contaminants through superior products and media.
• We drive innovation in air filtration – by investing in the people and companies that develop the solutions that today’s world demands – to bring those innovative products to market so that our customers can bring maximum value and safety to the facilities and businesses they serve.

Position Title

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for routing and scheduling outbound shipments.

Essential Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiate with trucking companies over freight rates and discounts for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Route daily shipments via the most cost-effective or appropriate method.
• Determine whether freight should be sent via UPS or LTL trucking based on delivery requirements, box sizes, customer needs, and cost.
• Fill out trucking Bill of Lading to ensure accurate billing.
• Schedule inbound and outbound trucks.
• Verify freight billing to ensure correct charges.
• Check UPS billing for accuracy and correct discrepancies if necessary.
• Assist with customer service duties.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge in data entry.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Ability to anticipate problems and exercise independent judgment for decision-making and problem-solving, including escalation when needed.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in data entry and logistics, or a college degree.
• Experience with Excel and Outlook.
• ERP system experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to access and navigate the production facility.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.