Logistics Coordinator

Talentify; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan with 401k

Job summary

Talentify is hiring for an on-site Logistics Coordinator in Ferndale, MI. The role focuses on coordinating shipments, managing freight costs, and supporting rail and air/ocean logistics operations to ensure efficient supply chain performance.

The position requires 2-3 years of logistics coordination experience, proficiency with Excel, and familiarity with hazmat regulations. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a strong healthcare plan and 401k benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous experience as a logistics coordinator.
• Proficiency in logistics, inventory, supply chain, freight, shipping and receiving, and transportation.
• Strong skills in inventory control and order entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with hazmat regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule shipments, deliveries, and reclaim pickups with carriers.
• Process freight charges related to shipments.
• Serve as a liaison for railroad operations and manage railcar shipments/releases.
• Prepare packages and paperwork for air and ocean freight shipments.
• Acquire competitive rates for shipments upon request.
• Maintain and communicate traffic schedules.
• Continuously improve logistics processes.
• Create and maintain manifests for shipments.
• Maintain shipping records, including manifests.
• Support the logistics manager by assisting with project creation and maintenance.
• Maintain internal processes for receiving and communicating package deliveries.
• Respond to after-hours phone calls in support of urgent shipping needs.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Freight shipping

Inventory control

Microsoft Excel

Hazmat regulations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

About this job

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for performing duties and responsibilities in alignment with the company's Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, and Environmental Management Statements. The role involves ensuring continuous improvement by utilizing procedures to prevent non-conformances in products, services, and processes. The coordinator must identify and record any problems, effectively implement solutions, control the use of non-conforming products/services/processes, and monitor and improve respective measurables. Additionally, the role requires managing environmental issues in accordance with legal requirements and maintaining an awareness of significant environmental impacts.

Responsibilities

• Schedule shipments, deliveries, and reclaim pickups with carriers.
• Process freight charges related to shipments.
• Serve as a liaison for railroad operations, monitoring traffic schedules and managing railcar shipments/releases as needed.
• Prepare packages and paperwork for air and ocean freight shipments.
• Acquire competitive rates for shipments upon request.
• Maintain and communicate traffic schedules.
• Continuously improve logistics processes.
• Create and maintain manifests for shipments.
• Maintain shipping records, including manifests.
• Support the logistics manager by assisting with project creation and maintenance.
• Maintain internal processes for receiving and communicating package deliveries.
• Respond to after-hours phone calls in support of urgent shipping needs.
• 2-3 years of previous experience as a logistics coordinator.
• Proficiency in logistics, inventory, supply chain, freight, shipping and receiving, and transportation.
• Strong skills in inventory control and order entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with hazmat regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsibility.
• Prompt and reliable.
• Hazwoper training, DOT, and IATA training are a plus.

This position is on-site and requires working Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The role offers a great opportunity within a company that was profitable prior to being acquired by private equity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Company has a good healthcare plan with 401k.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale,MI.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.