Logistics Coordinator

LHH; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A logistics solutions company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage reverse logistics operations and daily transportation tasks in Atlanta. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid full-time role with competitive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, or transportation.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools.
• Ability to travel as needed for customer support.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection and routing of reusable assets to service centers.
• Provide customer service to collection locations and partners.
• Coordinate daily transportation operations with carriers and providers.

Skills

Operations experience

Customer service

Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or logistics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $23.00/hr

LHH is seeking a Contract Logistics Coordinator for an amazing company in downtown Atlanta. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of reverse logistics activities. The coordinator works closely with internal teams and external partners to coordinate transportation operations and ensure the timely return of reusable assets to service centers. Additionally, the Logistics Coordinator supports retail partners through daily customer service tasks, data entry, data management, and forecasting.

Essential Job Functions

Manage Reverse Logistics Operations

• Oversee the collection of reusable assets from retail salvage operations and ensure they are routed to the appropriate service centers in a timely manner.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels at each service center to support production goals and avoid excess changeovers or shutdowns.
• Perform inventory monitoring, forecasting, update orders and shipments, review reports, and communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders.

Customer Service Support

• Provide exceptional customer service to collection locations such as closed-loop operations, salvage, food banks, asset recovery centers, and customer sites.
• Work with partners to minimize trailer dwell time and reduce driver detention charges.

Daily Transportation Coordination

• Ensure appropriate carrier, route, and mode selection.
• Verify that proper shipping documentation is used.
• Track and trace shipments in the TMS system and Control Tower.
• Collaborate with salvage operations to maximize trailer cube, minimize the return of non-owned assets, effectively utilize trailer pools, and ensure all shipments are secure and properly braced.
• Partner with third-party logistics providers to meet lead-time requirements and review/approve line haul and accessorial rates when necessary.

Support Service Center Operations

• Assist service center team members in accurately and promptly receiving shipments in ERP systems.
• Work with third‑party logistics providers to resolve paperwork discrepancies.

Requirements, Experience & Education

• 2–3 years of experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, or transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, logistics, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Working knowledge of Excel, Access, QlikView, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
• Customer service experience via phone and email.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and teammates.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high‑email-volume environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and re-prioritize as needed.
• Ability to think quickly, problem‑solve, make decisions, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ability to establish rapport with various customer types and levels of contact.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support new customer implementations or visit existing customers with field representatives.

Job Type

• Hybrid
• Full Time

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Manufacturing

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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