Logistics Coordinator

SBM Life Science; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401K + Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SBM Life Science in Baytown, TX is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support inbound and outbound operations across the distribution center and network. The role coordinates inventory, warehousing, and transportation to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.

The position interfaces with warehouse operations, transportation providers, customer service, and ERP systems, requiring sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, dispatch, or warehouse administration.
• Hands-on experience operating WMS and/or TMS platforms; ability to troubleshoot basic system discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Clear and professional communicator with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Build, release, and dispatch outbound and intersite shipments in the WMS/TMS.
• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate dock appointments.
• Ensure accurate shipment documentation including BOLs, labels, and packing lists.
• Confirm loads are properly tendered, dispatched, and closed in all systems.
• Coordinate warehousing and transportation activities to support accurate stock levels and cost-efficient operations.
• Assist with sourcing, receiving, and purchasing functions in support of logistics operations.
• Maintain accurate shipment and logistics data across WMS, TMS, and ERP platforms.
• Validate shipment details including quantities, weights, and destinations.
• Identify and resolve shipment discrepancies and delays; elevate unresolved issues with clear facts and recommended next steps.
• Support daily shipping reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Serve as a primary communication link between warehouse, transportation, and customer service teams.
• Provide real-time shipment status updates to internal stakeholders and carriers.
• Coordinate inbound receiving schedules and communicate with plant shipping teams on transfer logistics.
• Ensure all shipments meet safety, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions; identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support audits, inventory controls, and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

TMS

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Location/Work Type:

Full Time in Baytown, TX

Role Reports to:

Logistics Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Logistics Coordinator provides clerical and administrative support for inbound and outbound logistical operations across the distribution center and intersite network. This role coordinates inventory management, warehousing, and transportation activities to optimize inventory levels and minimize costs. Supporting a broad range of functions including sourcing, receiving, purchasing, and dispatching, this position serves as the coordination hub between warehouse operations, transportation providers, customer service, and internal systems. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, disciplined execution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced distribution environment.

About the Company:

SBM Life Science is dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through our products and solutions. The US Headquarters is in Cary, NC, which is home to both the Bioadvanced and Natria product lines that are designed to beautify gardens while minimizing harm to the environment. We foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and growth. Our product solutions are renowned for their effectiveness and quality, accompanying the consumer throughout the season to care for, cultivate, maintain, and beautify their garden and protect their living space. As a company dedicated to innovative solutions that harmonize nature with science, we are committed to making a positive impact.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Build, release, and dispatch outbound and intersite shipments in the WMS/TMS
• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate dock appointments
• Ensure accurate shipment documentation including BOLs, labels, and packing lists
• Confirm loads are properly tendered, dispatched, and closed in all systems
• Coordinate warehousing and transportation activities to support accurate stock levels and cost‑efficient operations
• Assist with sourcing, receiving, and purchasing functions in support of logistics operations
• Maintain accurate shipment and logistics data across WMS, TMS, and ERP platforms
• Validate shipment details including quantities, weights, and destinations
• Identify and resolve shipment discrepancies and delays; elevate unresolved issues with clear facts and recommended next steps
• Support daily shipping reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking
• Serve as a primary communication link between warehouse, transportation, and customer service teams
• Provide real‑time shipment status updates to internal stakeholders and carriers
• Coordinate inbound receiving schedules and communicate with plant shipping teams on transfer logistics
• Ensure all shipments meet safety, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions; identify process gaps and recommend improvements
• Support audits, inventory controls, and documentation accuracy

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, dispatch, or warehouse administration
• Hands‑on experience operating WMS and/or TMS platforms; ability to troubleshoot basic system discrepancies

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines with accuracy
• Clear and professional communicator with strong follow‑through and accountability

Preferred Requirements:

Experience:

• Experience in a distribution center or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with intersite transfers, plant shipping, or 3PL coordination
• Prior exposure to carrier management, freight coordination, or purchasing support

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, or Oracle

Physical Requirements:

• Office‑based role within a distribution center environment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday
• Occasional extended hours to support peak shipping or logistics activity

Travel Requirements:

Minimal travel required. Occasional travel between the Baytown and Pasadena sites may be necessary.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401K + Match, Paid Time Off.