Logistics Coordinator

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Job summary

A logistics recruitment firm is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support back-office distribution and logistics functions. Responsibilities include managing Bills of Lading, providing customer service, and coordinating with carriers. The ideal candidate should have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, with at least 2 years of logistics experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent analytical skills are also required. This is a full-time position located in Denver, Colorado.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and drive resolution.
• Minimum of 2 years of logistics or distribution scheduling experience, preferably within rail operations.

Responsibilities

• Support back-office distribution and logistics functions.
• Serve as key point of contact for customer inquiries related to BOLs.
• Enter BOLs for railcars and prepare loading summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Coursework in computer technology, business, or accounting

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

The Logistics Coordinator supports the company’s back‑office distribution and logistics functions, with primary responsibility for the procurement, review, and entry of Bills of Lading (BOLs) into Centennial’s revenue distribution system, Solarc Right Angle (SRA). This role is heavily focused on blending customers within the New York Harbor (NYH) market.

In addition, the position serves as a key point of contact for customer inquiries related to BOLs, contract application, and shipment reconciliation. The Logistics Coordinator also assists with reconciling contract application in SRA against scheduled orders and supports the approval and payment of ancillary rail‑related costs, including fuel surcharges, demurrage and detention charges, and mileage equalization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all work in compliance with safety standards at all times.
• Maintain accurate shipment counts on all orders, ensuring proper contract application and monitoring contract performance to ensure accurate customer billing.
• Provide customer service support to customers and suppliers regarding monthly activity, including shipment details, contract summaries, and railcar tracing.
• Assist in reviewing, approving, or disputing demurrage and detention charges by coordinating with carriers and internal scheduling teams.
• Update railroad and trucking fuel surcharge schedules and distribute updates to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customer logistics teams, serving as a primary point of contact for distribution‑related inquiries.
• Enter BOLs for railcars, trucks, barges, and vessels (physical transfers) into SRA and prepare loading summaries for customers, marketers, and accounting as required.
• Electronically file documentation on internal systems and distribute paperwork to customs authorities and customers when necessary.
• Perform periodic reconciliations between actual shipments recorded in SRA and scheduled or tracked orders; collaborate with schedulers to resolve discrepancies and adjust orders accordingly.
• Assist in maintaining accurate freight rates within SRA.
• Collaborate with other Logistics Coordinators to achieve departmental goals and provide coverage during vacations or absences.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and drive resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel preferred.
• Ability to work within database systems to generate and utilize operational reports.
• Highly detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Coursework in computer technology, business, or accounting is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of logistics or distribution scheduling experience, preferably within rail operations; exposure to international markets is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage