Logistics Coordinator

Tague-Lumber-of-Phoenixvill; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tague-Lumber-of-Phoenixvill is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to issue and track work orders, ensuring materials align with the production schedule. You will expeditate orders, coordinate with the sales team across locations, and stage shipments for accuracy before dispatch.

You will work with the Mill Division and dispatchers, manage inbound/outbound deliveries, and keep inventory records up to date in ERP/WMS systems while communicating timelines to clients.

Qualifications

• Must communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, and customers.
• Ability to assess processes and offer practical solutions.
• Maintain peer relationships and support the team.
• High school diploma required; background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and basic measurement reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue and track work orders and ensure units align with production schedule.
• Expedite and prioritise orders and coordinate production planning.
• Collaborate with sales team and other locations to schedule pickups/deliveries.
• Stage, check, and verify orders for accuracy before shipping.
• Arrange material transfers to fulfill customer orders.
• Receive POs and manage stock for production.
• Update shipment statuses and delivery timelines with internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Production goals mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

WMS platforms

Job description

Description

As the Logistics Coordinator you will be responsible for issuing and tracking work orders and ensuring that required units are supplied according to the production schedule. You will also be responsible for expediting and prioritising work orders and coordinating and managing the production schedule.

• You will be trained with our computer system, our procedures, and our sales philosophy.
• You will work in conjunction with the sales team and the sales personnel at all of our other locations and operations.
• Works with sales team and dispatchers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
• Stage and check orders for accuracy and quality prior to shipping.
• Arranges the transfer of material from different locations to fulfill customer orders.
• Orders and receives stock and special-order materials for production.
• Receive PO's.
• Work closely with the Mill Division Manager.
• Schedule, route, and monitor inbound and outbound deliveries
• Prepare and verify shipping papers, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs forms.
• Resolve delivery delays, damaged goods, routing errors, or holdups
• Update inventory records, logs, and databases in enterprise software like ERP or WMS platforms.
• Update internal teams, vendors, and clients on shipment statuses and delivery timelines.

Requirements

• Strong and professional communication skills.
• Must be creative and confident in evaluating processes and offering solutions.
• Ability to maintain peer to peer relationships with a natural willingness to support the team.
• High school diploma
• Pass background check, drug screen and have a valid driver's license
• Basic knowledge of fractions / can read a tape measure.
• Appropriate time management skills
• Production goals mindset

Working Conditions

Woodworking mill / Door Shop environment involving lifting above the shoulder, walking, bending, standing, and carrying of product, heavy lifting required, exposure to very hot and cold weather.