Logistics Coordinator

DISPLATE MANUFACTURING INC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DISPLATE MANUFACTURING INC is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support the operations team in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on coordinating inbound raw materials and outbound shipments, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate shipping documentation for international and domestic customers.

The position involves interaction with the warehouse, packaging, and freight carriers, with a mix of desk work and on-site dock responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track all inbound raw material deliveries and outbound parcel/freight shipments (UPS, FedEx, DHL, LTL carriers).
• Generate, verify, and archive shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOL), commercial invoices, customs paperwork, and packing slips.
• Coordinate with the packaging department to stage, palletize, and load outgoing shipments according to carrier pickup schedules.
• Audit carrier freight bills, resolve delivery discrepancies, and file claims for damaged or missing transit goods.
• Maintain organized inventory records for staging areas, loading docks, and external warehouse storage.

Job description

About the Role:

The Logistics Coordinator, under the direction of the Operations Manager, helps oversee logistics, freight, and parcel distribution activities for our metal manufacturing facility. You will ensure raw metal and packaging supplies arrive on schedule while managing outbound freight and parcel couriers to ship finished metal artwork efficiently to customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and track all inbound raw material deliveries and outbound parcel/freight shipments (UPS, FedEx, DHL, LTL carriers).
• Generate, verify, and archive shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOL), commercial invoices, customs paperwork, and packing slips.
• Coordinate with the packaging department to stage, palletize, and load outgoing shipments according to carrier pickup schedules.
• Audit carrier freight bills, resolve delivery discrepancies, and file claims for damaged or missing transit goods.
• Maintain organized inventory records for staging areas, loading docks, and external warehouse storage.

Essential Job Functions & Duty Disclosure:

Physical Demands: Balance between desk work and active warehouse floor tasks. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and navigate loading dock areas safely.

Work Environment: Warehouse, loading dock, and office environments. Exposure to changing outdoor weather conditions at loading bays, forklift traffic, and ambient noise.

Duties Disclaimer:

This job description outlines primary duties and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice to support manufacturing demands.