Logistics Coordinator

TANGENT Technologies, LLC.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TANGENT Technologies, LLC. in Illinois seeks a Logistics Coordinator to manage daily supply chain operations, track shipments, and prepare shipping documents, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods from suppliers to customers.

The role requires strong multitasking, clear communication with vendors and drivers, and proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, scan gun software, and ERP systems. A college degree is preferred, with 3–5 years in logistics and forklift certification helpful.

Qualifications

• College degree in supply chain management or business preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of logistics, customer support & warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift certification is helpful.
• Strong ability to handle multiple shipments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily creation of shipping paperwork.
• Assist in directing drivers to loading bays and filling out shipping paperwork.
• Responsible for the daily scanning and filing of shipping paperwork.
• Assist with product support, customer service, inventory management, & daily operations as needed.
• Handle material issues, verifying material locations; address delivery issues quickly.

Skills

Multitask shipping

Vendor communication

Self-starter

Task prioritization

Office software

Education

College degree preferred

High School diploma required

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Scan gun software

ERP 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.

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. .