Logistics Coordinator

SWPC; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

SWPC is hiring an entry-level Logistics Coordinator in Maryville, TN. The role covers the full spectrum of distribution center duties, including audit report execution, dock and PGI reporting for revenue recognition, and coordinating daily shipping targets.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years of logistics experience, and strong Excel and communication skills. This position emphasizes teamwork, process improvement, and cost-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in Logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership and development of team members.
• Improve picking efficiency and accuracy to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate responsibilities between fulfillment and shipping to meet targets.
• Improve shipping efficiency while maintaining compliance with business rules.
• Support carrier usage decisions and manage related costs.
• Coordinate logistics operations including workload planning and order assignment.
• Ensure on-time freight processing and report FIFO and order turn times.
• Communicate expedited service needs and respond to urgent requests.
• Monitor shipment issues and resolve problems to protect service levels.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Shipping prioritization

Team coordination

Inventory awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Logistics Coordinator will work in all functional areas of the distribution center. This includes being responsible for executing and validating all audit reports (dock and PGI reporting) for revenue recognition. Coordinate daily shipping target, making necessary adjustments to meet or exceed the target, and all expedite and priority shipping requests. The position requires excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and experience with order fulfillment and customer compliance requirements.The is an entry-level role starting at $19/hr.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience Logistics
• Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Competencies and Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills
• Experience with Excel
• Ability to analyze information and make decisions regarding prioritization and shipping

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the leadership and development of team members
• Improve picking efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business and customer requirements.
• Coordinate responsibilities between fulfillment and shipping team to make sure both teams are meeting their targets, orders are getting processed and inventory is being shipped appropriately.
• Improve rating and shipping efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business and customer requirements.
• Support business goals around carrier usage, cost, etc.
• Coordinate logistic coordination operations efficiently and effectively. Includes planning workload, and dynamic replenishment release, efficient order allocation, waving, rating, and shipping by following business process and enhancing the overall customer service process.
• Ensure on time freight processing to ensure high levels of customer service. Manage and report FIFO and order turn time ensuring all SLA’s are met, including internal ship turn requirements
• Coordinate and communicate expedited service (orders requiring expedited service and expedite requests from the business)
• Communicate short term and long-term labor demands with Distribution Manager and assist with managing labor costs.
• Manage the bottom line by reducing unnecessary costs.
• Maintain and communicate customer specifications/requirements.
• Investigate issues, problem solving, and continuous improvement for all aspects of the job.
• Cross train in other areas of Logistics and be able to perform other logistics tasks at a reasonable level (including Fulfillment Scheduling, Shipping, Audit, Cycle Count, etc.).
• Prepare international firearm shipments including all required documents and licensing to ensure compliance with national and international law. Serve as backup for the Transportation Analyst.
• Monitor, resolve and respond to shipment issues reported
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Identify and report any safety hazards immediately.
• Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Follow defined processes and identify opportunities to redefine processes.
• Provide suggestions and feedback to management.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Works in an office environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.