Logistics Coordinator

FAST Solutions; Glenwood (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership - 20% of annual pay

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Company gear allowance

Job summary

FAST Global Solutions in Minnesota seeks a logistics professional to strategically plan and manage warehouse, transportation, and shipping operations. You will organize the receiving, storage, and distribution of all items, ensuring smooth, accurate handling that supports internal and external customer needs.

The role emphasizes carrier coordination, routing optimization, and inventory control to meet shipping dates while aligning with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, shipping.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes or carriers.
• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
• Conducts investigations into causes of damages or shortages in consignments or overcharges for freight or insurance.
• Conducts studies in areas of packaging, warehousing, and loading of commodities and evaluates existing procedures and standards.
• Prepare/kit SO’s for shipping find/track where items are.
• Liaison for shipping questions for all sites
• Prepare domestic and international shipment paperwork LT and full load.
• Duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Make FAST Your Career Home

At FAST, we don’t just make equipment—we build careers, ownership, and pride. Our durable, top-quality equipment is trusted by major cargo handlers and airlines worldwide, and our team is the reason we succeed.

Why FAST?

We’re more than a workplace—we’re a company that invests in its people. From day one, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, very affordable benefits, and a real stake in the company through our Employ Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employer funded contribution, 20% of your annual pay, to your ESOP account, giving you ownership in the company you help build.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of something that matters – your work keeps operations moving worldwide
• Competitive pay & affordable benefits from your first
• Real ownership through our ESOP – FAST contributes 20% of your annual pay so you share in our success
• Paid holidays and PTO for work-life balance
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement and company gear allowance
• A team culture that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career

Build Your Future with FAST

We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career you can be proud of, ownership in the company, and a supportive team that values what you bring to the table. Join FAST and experience why we’re the employer of choice.

SUMMARY:

Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation for the company. Plans, organizes, and monitors the receiving, storage, and distribution of all items either from suppliers or production, ensuring smooth and consistent operation so parts and supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer requirements. Responsible for prioritizing tasks to meet shipping dates and maintaining an accurate inventory by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, and transportation.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, shipping.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes or carriers.
• Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
• Conducts investigations into causes of damages or shortages in consignments or overcharges for freight or insurance.
• Conducts studies in areas of packaging, warehousing, and loading of commodities and evaluates existing procedures and standards.
• Prepare/kit SO’s for shipping find/track where items are.
• Liaison for shipping questions for all sites
• Prepare domestic and international shipment paperwork LT and full load.
• Duties as assigned by management.

QUALITIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

More about us:

For over 45 years, FAST Global Solutions has been helping improve operational performance in the air transportation and material handling industries, with smartly designed and ruggedly built equipment. Founded in 1979, we’ve been focused on unparalleled quality manufacturing of ground support equipment for passenger and cargo airlines and conveying equipment for the parcel industries along with robust aftermarket parts and service to support and maintain strong customer relationships.