Logistics Coordinator

Family Entertainment Group; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Entertainment Group (FEG) is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee hands-on, point-to-point movement of shipments and equipment across all locations. You will obtain freight quotes from manufacturers and set up wrap‑and‑roll freight for asset transfers, reporting to the Parts & Service Manager.

This is an individual-contributor role; when volumes allow, you’ll assist the Parts & Service team with picking, packing, and service calls, helping to keep shipments on time and costs under

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, freight coordination, shipping/receiving, or transportation coordination.
• Experience obtaining and comparing freight quotes; familiarity with LTL/FTL and wrap‑and‑roll freight preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines at once.
• Clear, proactive verbal and written communication with carriers, vendors, manufacturers, and internal teams.
• Comfortable using basic computer and database tools (Excel, inventory or ERP systems).
• Willingness and ability to take on secondary duties, including picking/packing parts, fielding service calls, and general department support.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working in warehouse conditions.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional training in logistics or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all point‑to‑point logistics for shipments, equipment, and assets moving between manufacturers, corporate, and field locations.
• Obtain and compare freight quotes directly from manufacturers for shipments to individual locations, selecting the best combination of cost and transit time.
• Set up and coordinate wrap‑and‑roll freight for game and equipment transfers between locations.
• Book and schedule freight shipments for asset transfers between locations.
• Track shipments in transit and proactively communicate ETAs, delays, and exceptions to the field and Parts & Service Manager and affected locations.
• Prepare and review shipping documentation, including bills of lading, freight quotes, and tracking information, for accuracy.
• Negotiate rates and service terms with carriers and freight forwarders to control shipping costs.
• Maintain organized records of freight quotes, carrier contacts, and shipment history.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce freight costs, transit times, and shipping errors.
• Assist with picking, packing, and shipping parts orders to field locations.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, labeling, and storing parts inventory, maintaining proper par levels.
• Take and route incoming service calls from field technicians.
• Assist field technicians with parts identification, handling, and ordering processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory audits as needed.
• Assist with RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) processing with manufacturers as needed.
• Provide general support to the Parts & Service department as directed by the Parts & Service Manager.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Freight quoting

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Family Entertainment Group (FEG), is a recognized industry leader in designing, developing, and operating world‑class family entertainment centers and amusement experiences. With a commitment to innovation and guest satisfaction, FEG partners with top brands and venues to create memorable experiences for families and guests of all ages. The Company provides turnkey outsourced facility management and arcade operations services for resorts, hotels, casinos, and amusement parks. Additionally, the Company owns and operates standalone family entertainment centers under the In The Game, Max Action, and Bonkers brands. The Company operates nearly 90 locations throughout the U.S.

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

Family Entertainment Group (FEG), is a recognized industry leader in designing, developing, and operating world‑class family entertainment centers and amusement experiences. With a commitment to innovation and guest satisfaction, FEG partners with top brands and venues to create memorable experiences for families and guests of all ages. The Company provides turnkey outsourced facility management and arcade operations services for resorts, hotels, casinos, and amusement parks. Additionally, the Company owns and operates standalone family entertainment centers under the In The Game, Max Action, and Bonkers brands. The Company operates nearly 90 locations throughout the U.S.

Position Summary

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the hands‑on, point‑to‑point movement of shipments and equipment across all Family Entertainment Group locations, including obtaining freight quotes directly from manufacturers and setting up and coordinating wrap‑and‑roll freight for asset transfers. This is an individual‑contributor role: the Coordinator executes logistics tasks directly, and reports to the Parts & Service Manager. When logistics volume allows, which is the minority of the role, the Coordinator also supports the Parts & Service department with picking, packing, and shipping parts, fielding service calls, and general department assistance.

Key Responsibilities – Logistics (Primary)

• Coordinate all point‑to‑point logistics for shipments, equipment, and assets moving between manufacturers, corporate, and field locations.
• Obtain and compare freight quotes directly from manufacturers for shipments to individual locations, selecting the best combination of cost and transit time.
• Set up and coordinate wrap‑and‑roll freight for game and equipment transfers between locations.
• Book and schedule freight shipments for asset transfers between locations.
• Track shipments in transit and proactively communicate ETAs, delays, and exceptions to the field and Parts & Service Manager and affected locations.
• Prepare and review shipping documentation, including bills of lading, freight quotes, and tracking information, for accuracy.
• Negotiate rates and service terms with carriers and freight forwarders to control shipping costs.
• Maintain organized records of freight quotes, carrier contacts, and shipment history.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce freight costs, transit times, and shipping errors.

Key Responsibilities – Parts & Service Support (Secondary)

• Assist with picking, packing, and shipping parts orders to field locations.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, labeling, and storing parts inventory, maintaining proper par levels.
• Take and route incoming service calls from field technicians.
• Assist field technicians with parts identification, handling, and ordering processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory audits as needed.
• Assist with RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) processing with manufacturers as needed.
• Provide general support to the Parts & Service department as directed by the Parts & Service Manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in logistics, freight coordination, shipping/receiving, or transportation coordination.
• Experience obtaining and comparing freight quotes; familiarity with LTL/FTL and wrap‑and‑roll freight preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines at once.
• Clear, proactive verbal and written communication with carriers, vendors, manufacturers, and internal teams.
• Comfortable using basic computer and database tools (Excel, inventory or ERP systems).
• Willingness and ability to take on secondary duties, including picking/packing parts, fielding service calls, and general department support.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working in warehouse conditions.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional training in logistics or supply chain is a plus.

Salary Description

$60,000 Annually