Logistics Coordinator

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matched

Education assistance

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Logistics Coordinator in Lenexa, Kansas. The role focuses on planning and monitoring daily moves of medical shipments, coordinating pickups/deliveries, and keeping stakeholders updated in real time.

Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and wellness programs. The position requires strong logistics software skills and experience with data analysis.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Experience with logistics software and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor the daily movement of goods and medical shipments, ensuring proper temperature controls.
• Assign pickups and deliveries to internal couriers or external vendors for optimal routes.
• Serve as primary contact for internal teams and external clients to resolve delays with real-time updates.
• Coordinate with third-party providers to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Meet defined quality, service, and productivity standards.
• Maintain logs and audits to ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

MS Office

Logistics software

Data analysis

Budget management

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Job Description

Logistics Coordinator - Lenexa, KS, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

As a Logistics Coordinator at Quest Diagnostics, you are the vital link ensuring that life-critical diagnostic specimens and supplies reach their destination safely and on time. You will manage the movement of goods, coordinate transportation resources, and maintain high standards of operational efficiency while exemplifying The Quest Way.

Pay range: $20.00+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Transportation & Movement: Plan and monitor the daily movement of goods and medical shipments. This includes the physical handling and moving of boxes, verifying pallet counts, and ensuring proper temperature controls for sensitive medical specimens.
• Coordination & Logistics: Utilize automated systems to assign pick-ups and deliveries to internal couriers or external vendors, ensuring optimal route efficiency.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Act as a primary point of contact for internal teams (lab personnel, dispatchers) and external clients to resolve delays and provide real-time updates.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with third-party transportation providers and vendors to ensure compliance withQuest Diagnosticsquality and safety standards.
• Quality & Service: Achieve all quality and service standards / expectations.
• Productivity: Achieve all productivity standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Work Safety! Maintain meticulous logs and perform audits to ensure all transportation activities meet safety regulations and environmental standards.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Previous experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or medical transportation is a plus.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to move boxes and handle materials in a warehouse or clinic environment as needed.

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in logistics software, data analysis, and budget management.

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and logistics software. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent.(Required)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. (Preferred)

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