Logistics Coordinator

Talis Group, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Talis Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to ensure safe, compliant, cost-efficient shipment flows at an industrial facility.

This role emphasizes administrative logistics with DOT/HazMat compliance, carrier coordination, and routine reporting. A HS diploma and 2+ years logistics (rail preferred) are required, with Excel and ERP proficiency and strong multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required with effective communication and data entry skills.
• 2+ years of logistics experience, preferably rail.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT and hazardous material shipping regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound transportation scheduling with all carriers and internal operations teams.
• Investigate and resolve transportation delays, shipment discrepancies, and logistics disruptions.
• Track transportation metrics; on-time delivery performance, freight costs, and railcar utilization.
• Maintain knowledge of DOT regulations and security requirements, as needed.
• Ensure hazardous material shipments comply with all regulations.
• Monitor safety procedures necessary for over the road drivers as it relates to the plant.
• Maintain department compliance with local, state and federal EPA regulations.
• Ensure Bills of Lading, necessary to move material, are printed.
• Issue daily reports on product packing and shipping schedules.
• Review and verify freight bills for payment.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you have logistics administration experience in heavy trucking, railroad, monitoring barge/river traffic?

Talis Group’s client is a well-established, leading industrial facility, dedicated to responsible, sustainable, and compliant production. They are seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to maintain safe, compliant, cost effective, and uninterrupted flow of material shipments. This is NOT a warehouse or shipping/receiving role. You MUST have administrative LOGISTICS experience as described below. If this is you,

Salary:

$50,000 – $65,000 (based on experience and skills) + a strong benefits package and employee-oriented environment.

Highlighted Duties:

• Coordinate daily inbound and outbound transportation scheduling with all carriers and internal operations teams.
• Investigate and resolve transportation delays, shipment discrepancies, and logistics disruptions.
• Track transportation metrics; on‑time delivery performance, freight costs, and railcar utilization.
• Maintain knowledge of DOT regulations and security requirements, as needed.
• Ensure hazardous material shipments comply with all regulations.
• Monitor safety procedures necessary for over the road drivers as it relates to the plant.
• Maintain department compliance with local, state and federal EPA regulations.
• Ensure Bills of Lading, necessary to move material, are printed.
• Issue daily reports on product packing and shipping schedules.
• Review and verify freight bills for payment.

Highlighted Requirements:

• A HS diploma or GED is required, with effective communication and data entry skills.
• 2+ years of logistics (particularly rail), transportation, shipping, or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT and hazardous material shipping regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.