Logistics Coordinator

prattinternalcareersite; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage and optimize the movement of goods, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate shipping documents.

You will coordinate with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams; analyze shipment data; and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements to support efficient, compliant logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of supply chain management from sourcing to delivery.
• Knowledge of logistics software and systems: ERP and TMS; computer literacy (MS Office).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Shipment Coordination - Organizing and tracking shipments; ensure shipping documents are accurate; manage carrier relationships.
• Transportation Optimization - Plan and execute transportation strategies; optimize routes; negotiate rates.
• Supplier and Customer Communication - Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and customers to address logistical needs and resolve issues.
• Data Analysis and Reporting - Analyze shipment data; identify inefficiencies; prepare KPI reports.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with DOT and IATA regulations for transportation and shipping.

Skills

SCM Understanding

Logistics software

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

TMS software

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

The Logistics Coordinator manages and optimizes the movement of goods, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries. They coordinate activities in shipping and act as a bridge between suppliers, customers, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipment Coordination - Organizing and tracking shipments, ensuring accuracy of shipping documents, and managing relationships with carriers.
• Transportation Optimization - Planning and executing transportation strategies, optimizing routes, and negotiating shipping rates.
• Supplier and Customer Communication - Liaising with suppliers, vendors, and customers to address logistical needs and resolve issues.
• Data Analysis and Reporting - Analyzing shipment data, identifying inefficiencies, and preparing reports on key performance indicators.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, such as DOT and IATA, regarding transportation and shipping.

Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of Supply Chain Management: Familiarity with the entire supply chain process, from sourcing to delivery.
• Knowledge of Logistics Software and Systems: Familiarity with ERP and TMS systems, for example. Computer literate (TMW, ADP, MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with various stakeholders.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve logistical challenges.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and identify areas for improvement.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in managing shipments and inventory.

Physical Demands

• Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost-effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and childbearing and parental leave.