Logistics Coordinator

Columbia Helicopters; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Helicopters seeks a Logistics Coordinator to optimize shipping methods for corporate freight, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with at least 2 years of logistics experience. Join a leading aviation company and contribute to critical operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of freight coordination/management experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Determine and implement the most cost-effective shipping methods.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and HazMat shipments.
• Coordinate with customers and resolve shipping issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our ColumbiaFamily !

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for establishing and executing the most cost-effective shipping methods for corporate freight at appropriate service levels to meet demand from CHI’s fielded aircraft.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In close partnerships with OSCC, Spares, and the Shipping team, determine and implement the most timely and cost-effective methods for shipping freight both domestic and international
• In close partnerships with OSCC, the Spares team and field crews and under the guidance of the Logistics Supervisor, optimize shipping, consolidation, freight and shipment frequency and methods to reduce time in transit, lower costs and consolidate to maximize leverage
• Ensure tactical coordination and execution of ITAR, EAR and HazMat shipments, coordinating as required with CHI’s Export Compliance Officer and HS&E organization to ensure compliance with all applicable domestic and international
• Establish ongoing processes for reconciling original shipment quotes with freight invoices
• Proofread bills of lading and verify freight costs to ensure proper billing
• Arrange cargo recovery appointments with shippers and suppliers
• Coordinate with customers, shipping, vendors, and others to help resolve shipping issues
• Drive policy, process and product improvement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years’ freight coordination/management experience in a warehouse, manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with the departments, warehouses and other stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; Intermediate level Excel skills or higher required
• Ability to follow CHI’s Inventory SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)