Logistics Coordinator

Associated Packaging, Inc.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support customer service, warehousing and sales at our Santa Fe Springs branch.

You will coordinate inbound PO receiving, put-away, outbound paperwork and carrier pickups, working closely with warehouse and freight teams. Key responsibilities include cycle counts, safety coordination and audits, coordinating third-party warehousing, and processing branch invoices and customer billings.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with logistics, freight carriers, or warehouse.
• Knowledge of LTL, TL, and small parcel operations.
• Lean Six Sigma (or equivalent) problem solving experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as ERP and Transportation Management systems.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or FreightPop preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set delivery appointments for inbound POs and update calendar; verify/enter inbound POs.
• Verify lot/serial numbers and enter put-away locations.
• Process outbound paperwork and verify outbound shipments.
• Perform cycle count verification and investigate discrepancies.
• Support branch invoicing and customer billings; back-up for warehouse staff.

Skills

Forklift certification

OSHA 10-hour certification

Logistics experience

Communication skills

ERP/Transportation systems

NetSuite

FreightPop

Microsoft Office 365

Carrier coordination

Tools

NetSuite

FreightPop

Microsoft Office 365

ERP

Transportation Management System

Job description

The Logistics Coordinator role is at an Associated Packaging, Inc. branch office. This role is responsible for supporting the customer service team, warehouse operations and sales support of the branch.

• In conjunction with the warehouse this role will set delivery appointments for inbound PO’s and update calendar, verify and enter the inbound PO’s (receive), verify lot # or serial #, enter the put away locations, process outbound paperwork, and verify outbound shipments.
• Performs cycle count verification for accuracy and investigates any discrepancy.
• Will be forklift certified and the forklift trainer for the branch. Is the main contact for facilitating/scheduling MHE service. In addition, this role serves as the back-up for the warehouse personnel.
• Provide freight quotes to customer service team, schedule the outbound freight shipments, arrange for carrier pickup, and processes pick sheets and BOL’s.
• Coordinate with the freight carriers on claims to ensure they are processed in a timely manner and resolved to the satisfaction of the parties involved.
• Work with the Freight Specialist on freight damage claims.
• Process and pay branch invoices, this includes invoices for products, freight, and office supplies to the accounting department.
• Process open sales orders to generate customer billings.
• This role is designated Safety Coordinator and will conduct safety audits, inspections as needed, and maintain the product quarantine area.
• Manage third party warehouses transactions used by the branch, including inbound product, outbound shipment processing, monitoring of inventory, and outbound freight cost control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Forklift certification
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with logistics, freight carriers, or warehouse
• Knowledge of LTL, TL, and small parcel operations
• Lean Six Sigma (or equivalent) root cause problem solving experience preferred
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as ERP and Transportation Management systems.
• Experience with NetSuite and or FreightPop preferred

Competencies

• Must possess the ability to work independently and manage priorities to achieve goals as well as able to work in a team environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well as ERP and Transportation Management systems.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or FreightPop preferred.

Work Environment

• Standard office setting
• Warehouse environment when necessary

Associated Packaging, Inc. is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.