Logistics Coordinator

Robinson Lumber Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of products from suppliers to customers. This full-time role involves overseeing customer orders from entry to delivery, coordinating transportation, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure and possess strong communication skills. With a supportive sales and purchasing team ready to provide training, this position offers a great opportunity for growth in a collaborative environment. Join a company that values teamwork and customer satisfaction in a dynamic logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between sales and clients throughout the order process.
• Coordinate transportation and manage compliance paperwork.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Prioritization Skills

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Robinson Lumber Company is looking to hire a Logistics Coordinator to join our team. Responsible for the movement of our product from our suppliers to our customers, you will oversee our customer orders from opportunity to delivery, including order entry, transportation booking, invoicing, and collections. We have an established sales and purchasing support team that will provide one-on-one training and mentoring. A good candidate will have a proven ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Acting as liaison between sales and clients for the life of the order from quote to cash
2. Inputting sales orders and purchase orders
3. Coordinating and booking transportation
4. Completing compliance paperwork for shipping both domestic and export orders
5. Escalating issues appropriately and promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
6. Reviewing and researching order issues including shipment status and invoice discrepancies
7. Vendor relationship management and customer service
8. Maintaining external account information in Salesforce.com CRM system
9. Other tasks as assigned

To be considered you must:

1. Be an effective communicator, both on the phone and in email
2. Possess a teamwork mentality
3. Experience is not required

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.