Logistics Coordinator

Socket.dev; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Illinois seeks a Logistics Coordinator to manage daily supply chain operations, coordinate shipments, and ensure timely delivery. You will work across office and warehouse environments, handling paperwork, tracking shipments, and resolving delivery issues with carriers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes multitasking, clear communication with vendors and customers, and proficiency with Excel, ERP systems, and shipping software.

Qualifications

• Experience handling multiple shipments and deadlines.
• Clear speaking and writing skills for daily vendor and team contact.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate with customers, peers, and management.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily creation of shipping paperwork.
• Assist in directing drivers to loading bays and filling out shipping paperwork.
• Responsible for daily scanning and filing of shipping paperwork.
• Assist in any additional office tasks when needed.
• Assist with product support, customer service, inventory management, and daily operations as needed.
• Assist in addressing material issues and verifying material locations.
• Handle delivery exceptions, damaged goods, or route changes quickly.

Skills

Multitasking

Vendor communication

Self-starter

Task prioritization

Customer communication

Organization

Education

College degree in supply chain management or business

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Scan gun software

Job description

Description

The Logistics Coordinator manages daily supply chain operations, organizing the safe, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods from suppliers to customers. They track shipments, prepare shipping documents, and solve delivery issues while working with carriers and warehouse teams. Position is a combination of office & warehouse environments M-F shift.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily creation of shipping paperwork.
• Assist in directing drivers to correct loading bays and filling out the shipping paperwork.
• Responsible for the daily scanning and filing of the shipping paperwork.
• Assist in any additional office related tasks when needed.
• Assist with product support, customer service, inventory management, & daily operations as needed.
• Assist in addressing material issues, verifying material locations.
• Handle delivery exceptions, damaged goods, or route changes quickly.

Requirements

Required skills/abilities

• Strong ability to handle multiple shipments and deadlines at the same time.
• Clear speaking and writing skills for daily vendor and team contact.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate and present information to customers, peers, and all levels of management.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, scan gun software, ERP systems.

Education and experience

• College degree in supply chain management or business preferred. High School diploma required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of logistics, customer support, & warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift certification is helpful.

physical requirements

• May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and moving boxes and constant moving and standing
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. .