Logistics Coordinator

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reno, NV is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to ensure efficient material movement and production flow, collaborating with cross-functional teams across departments. The role includes staffing assignments, mentoring staff, and meeting daily goals to optimize performance.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in manufacturing or logistics, strong MS Office skills, and experience with ERP systems like Serena or SAP.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent, Associates degree preferred.
• Must place a high priority on attendance and punctuality.
• Must have experience with most MS Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
• Experience with Issue Tracking Software/database and Enterprise Resource Systems (e.g. Serena and SAP) are preferred.
• Ability to critically think about and analyze issues for resolution and articulate ideas to ensure clear understanding.
• Ability to create, foster and maintain positive working relationships and exhibit patience and understanding.
• Must exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral, written and electronic formats with all levels of employees, including top tier management, if necessary.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and exhibit professionalism in the face of adversity.
• Power Industrial Equipment experience strongly required and/or encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Supports the resolution of issues related to the logistics of material movement, and production flow through collaboration with numerous cross-functional departments.
• Oversees and coordinates staffing assignments in specified area(s) and assists the supervisor with direction of employees to meet daily goals.
• Solves problems in resourceful ways by taking immediate action and participating in the identification of root causes.
• Ensures accurate and efficient material and production flow to meet established schedules.
• Motivates, trains and mentors less experienced employees to achieve department goals.
• Compiles area metrics, reports, and performance levels as required.
• Analyzes/research documentation to identify root causes for problems and communicate findings to the supervisor with suggestions to resolve the issues.
• Track, monitor and report on backlog.

Skills

Logistics Coordination

Problem Solving

Production Flow Management

Data Analysis

Staffing Coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Proficiency

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Visio

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Serena

SAP

Job description

• Supports the resolution of issues related to the logistics of material movement, and production flow through collaboration with numerous cross-functional departments.
• Oversees and coordinates staffing assignments in specified area(s) and assists the supervisor with direction of employees to meet daily goals.
• Solves problems in resourceful ways by taking immediate action and participating in the identification of root causes.
• Ensures accurate and efficient material and production flow to meet established schedules.
• Motivates, trains and mentors less experienced employees to achieve department goals.
• Compiles area metrics, reports, and performance levels as required.
• Analyzes/research documentation to identify root causes for problems and communicate findings to the supervisor with suggestions to resolve the issues.
• Track, monitor and report on backlog.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent, Associates degree preferred.
• Must place a high priority on attendance and punctuality.
• Must have experience with most MS Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
• Experience with Issue Tracking Software/database and Enterprise Resource Systems (e.g. Serena and SAP) are preferred.
• Ability to critically think about and analyze issues for resolution and articulate ideas to ensure clear understanding.
• Ability to create, foster and maintain positive working relationships and exhibit patience and understanding.
• Must exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral, written and electronic formats with all levels of employees, including top tier management, if necessary.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and exhibit professionalism in the face of adversity.
• Power Industrial Equipment experience strongly required and/or encouraged.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in logistics and material movement, with a strong focus on problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication across cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing MS Office products and enterprise resource systems to analyze metrics and improve production flow.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Logistics Coordination
• Problem Solving
• MS Office Proficiency
• Power Industrial Equipment Experience
• Enterprise Resource Systems Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Logistics Coordination
• Problem Solving
• MS Office Proficiency
• Issue Tracking Software
• Enterprise Resource Systems
• Data Analysis
• Performance Metrics Compilation
• Production Flow Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Staffing Coordination

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Motivation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Professionalism

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Material Movement
• Production Flow
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Visio
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Serena
• SAP