Logistics Coordinator

Dürr; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Systems, LLC in Michigan seeks a logistics professional to execute domestic and international plans, coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, and prepare shipping documentation. You will maintain shipment data in SAP and collaborate with sales and project teams on freight costs and schedules.

A degree in supply chain, logistics, or business and at least 1 year of related experience are preferred. Join a global organization offering exposure to capital equipment projects and aftermarket

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or a related environment.
• Strong planning and scheduling abilities in a dynamic, project-based setting.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, plant personnel, logistics providers, and brokers.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for shipping costs, schedules, and documentation.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when needed.
• Familiarity with SAP and warehouse-management systems preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute domestic and international logistics plans that support project schedules and business requirements.
• Coordinate inbound shipments of raw materials and outbound shipments of capital equipment and aftermarket parts.
• Maintain accurate shipment information in SAP.
• Prepare shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Coordinate imports with customs brokers, including classification and duty review.
• Collaborate with sales and project teams on freight costs and shipping terms.
• Review and approve invoices and documents within signature authority.
• Investigate and resolve freight claims.
• Collect and analyze shipment, cost, and schedule data to optimize plans.
• Attend project meetings and provide logistics updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning skills

Coordination

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Overtime flexibility

SAP familiarity

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in supply chain, logistics, business

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Execute domestic and international logistics plans that support project schedules and business requirements.


• Coordinate inbound shipments of raw materials and outbound shipments of capital equipment and aftermarket parts.


• Maintain accurate historical, current, and future shipment information in SAP.


• Prepare required shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments.


• Coordinate imports with customs brokers, including parts classification, duty-payment review, and required recordkeeping.


• Collaborate with sales and project teams on freight costs, shipping terms, and other logistics requirements for customer requests for proposal.


• Review and approve invoices and other documents within assigned signature authority.


• Investigate and resolve freight claims.


• Collect and analyze shipment, cost, and schedule information to optimize logistics plans and resolve issues.


• Attend project meetings and provide logistics updates as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Execute domestic and international logistics plans that support project schedules and business requirements.


• Coordinate inbound shipments of raw materials and outbound shipments of capital equipment and aftermarket parts.


• Maintain accurate historical, current, and future shipment information in SAP.


• Prepare required shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments.


• Coordinate imports with customs brokers, including parts classification, duty-payment review, and required recordkeeping.


• Collaborate with sales and project teams on freight costs, shipping terms, and other logistics requirements for customer requests for proposal.


• Review and approve invoices and other documents within assigned signature authority.


• Investigate and resolve freight claims.


• Collect and analyze shipment, cost, and schedule information to optimize logistics plans and resolve issues.


• Attend project meetings and provide logistics updates as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• At least one year of experience in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or a related environment.


• Strong planning skills with the ability to create and adjust transportation schedules in a dynamic, project-based environment.


• Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, plant personnel, logistics providers, customs brokers, and other stakeholders.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to shipping costs, schedules, documentation, and delivery requirements.


• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through.


• Ability to manage changing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.


• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when business needs require.


• Familiarity with SAP and warehouse-management systems preferred.


• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field preferred.

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative team supporting complex domestic and international operations.


• Gain exposure to capital-equipment projects, aftermarket logistics, transportation planning, and international trade.


• Work across multiple business functions and contribute directly to successful project delivery.


• Build your logistics expertise within a global industrial organization.


• Receive competitive compensation and benefits.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass additional drug testing during employment in accordance with company policy.


• Must adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, LLC

Dürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.

Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be responsible for any placement fees associated with such candidates.