Logistics Coordinator

Shearer Companies; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer Companies is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to work with clients and carriers to allocate equipment and schedule, track and deliver shipments to customer satisfaction. The role requires independent judgment for coordinating custom shipping arrangements critical to the company.

Responsibilities include inventory checks across warehouses, carrier communications, rate negotiations, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related field.
• 2 years experience in an office environment with emphasis on customer service and support.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to acquire TSA certification (required).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory in various warehouses is correct and available to allocate.
• Schedule pick-up or delivery with appropriate carrier and provide instructions.
• Manage account and client relationships.
• Control costs within client transactions.
• Enter instructions into the system and track shipment progress.
• Procure inventory to fulfill orders.
• Coordinate with shipping agents on handling and packing.
• Prepare client House Waybills for rating and project documentation.
• Negotiate rates within guidelines with carriers as needed.
• Resolve issues such as damage, loss, or delays.
• Verify documents prior to processing for payment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Logistics Coordinator works directly with client(s) and various shipping entities to ensure equipment is allocated and that shipments are scheduled, tracked and delivered to the customer's satisfaction. This position requires use of independent judgment and decision making with respect to coordination of custom shipping arrangements which are key to the success of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Ensure that inventory in various warehouses is correct and available to allocate.


• Schedule pick-up or delivery with appropriate carrier. Provide concise instructions as to location, required date/time.


• Manage account and client relationships


• Responsible for managing costs within client transactions.


• Enter instructions into system and ensure paperwork is received by the proper individual in order to track progress of shipment.


• Procurement of inventory to fulfill order.


• Communicate with shipping agents to answer questions, ensure proper handling and packing of inventory and confirm required shipping instructions.


• Site inspection/preparation (usually via phone).


• Negotiate rates, within specified guidelines, with carriers and agents as necessary.


• Resolve issues such as damaged or lost items and delayed shipments, and exercise good logistics judgement to avoid such issues.


• Verify documents prior to processing for payment to ensure correct pricing.


• Follow up with all involved parties until project is completed.


• Accountability for each project assigned.


• Properly prepare client House Waybills for rating.


• Other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• Ability to acquire TSA certification (required)


• Strong organizational skills


• Detail-oriented


• Ability to multi-task.

Education and /or experience:

• BS degree in a related field


• 2 years experience in an office environment with emphasis on customer service and support


• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Computer skills:

• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Physical demands:

• Sitting, 6+ hours per work day


• Standing, up to 2 hours per work day


• Ability to squat, bend, reach for filing purposes

Work Environment:

• Office Environment

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional

Dedication to the Quality System (Required):

Our objective is to provide a system that promptly detects non-conformances and provides timely and effective control and corrective actions. This Quality System establishes an effective means of assuring product quality. It is our policy to provide full compliance with the Quality System throughout all facets of contract performance and the order fulfilment process. This ensures that all of our products and services meet or exceed the expected company standards as well as those of our customers and the ISO 13485 International Standard. We operate the Quality System as an overall management system for all products.

All employees accept responsibility for the excellent quality of products and take professional pride in producing high quality products that are the finest in the marketplace.

Our approach to quality is based on the premise that we can achieve product quality and effective cost control by concentrating on the integrity of processes and preventative measures rather than after the fact detection.