Logistic Coordinator

Pasona N A, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking a logistics-focused professional to oversee automotive program operations. This role emphasizes coordination with multiple departments to improve workflows and ensure timely deliveries.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a temporary 3-month stint that may transition to full-time based on performance and business needs. A strong emphasis is placed on detail orientation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics or customer service, especially automotive.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and active listening skills.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with accuracy and follow-through.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics operations for automotive programs.
• Supervise contracted warehouse operations for inbound/outbound shipments and handle special customer shipping requests.
• Manage all EDI processes, including sending advance shipping notices.
• Monitor demand changes and flag low inventory items daily.
• Coordinate with production sites and align schedules with customer demand to ensure sufficient U.S. inventory.
• Update company forecasts with customer planning data and forecasts.
• Identify and report abnormal short/mid-term demand fluctuations.
• Communicate and negotiate with customers regarding delivery adjustments.
• Use customer service skills to coordinate logistics plans and routes per contractual shipping terms.
• Be available for follow-up calls on an as-needed basis.

Skills

Planning

Deadline management

Prioritization

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

5+ years experience in logistics or customer service

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

**This position begins as a 3-month temporary assignment and is expected to transition to a direct-hire opportunity based on performance and business needs.**

Work hours: 8AM-5PM (Core time : 10AM-3PM)

Salary range: 60K-65K/year

Work style: Hybrid (3days office, 2days WFH)

Employment style: Temp(3months) to hire

Position Summary

This role carries day-to-day responsibility for a specific functional area or process, including oversight and supervision as needed. The individual will use their subject matter expertise to improve productivity, enhance workflows, and implement control enhancements. The role involves coordination with multiple departments, subsidiaries, and customers.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Manage logistics operations for automotive programs.
2. Supervise contracted warehouse operations for inbound/outbound shipments and handle special customer shipping requests.
3. Manage all EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes, including sending advance shipping notices.
4. Monitor demand changes and flag low inventory items daily.
5. Coordinate with production sites and align schedules with customer demand to ensure sufficient U.S. inventory.
6. Update company forecasts with customer planning data and forecasts.
7. Identify and report abnormal short/mid-term demand fluctuations.
8. Communicate and negotiate with customers regarding delivery adjustments.
9. Use customer service skills to coordinate logistics plans and routes per contractual shipping terms.
10. Be available for follow-up calls on an as-needed basis.

Physical Requirements

Primarily sedentary work requiring:

• Reaching, sitting, walking, bending, grasping, repetitive hand motions
• Strong hearing, visual acuity, and verbal communication ability
• Occasional lifting of items weighing up to 35 lbs (approximately 16 kg) may be required.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning, deadline management, and prioritization
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting
• Analytical and critical thinking with sound judgment
• High-level interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work across diverse teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
2. 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics or customer service, especially within the automotive sector
3. Strong communication, problem-solving, and active listening skills
4. Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
5. Highly detail-oriented with excellent accuracy and follow-through
6. High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality