Logistics Coordinator

The Odom Corporation; Sumner (IA); Hybrid; USD 39,950 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

PTO 128 hours per year

Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

The Odom Corporation is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods across warehouses, suppliers, and partners using truck, ocean, and air modes. The role offers an hourly wage of $29–$34 per hour DOE with a hybrid work arrangement.

Primary duties include coordinating trucking and ocean transport, booking carriers, and communicating with vendors to optimize costs. Candidates should have 2–3 years in logistics or related fields and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• 2-3 years logistics, freight forwarding, or customer service experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, able to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate truck and ocean transportation among distribution centers and facilities.
• Manage ocean carrier bookings and container movements.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, vendors and internal groups for cost-effective solutions.
• Plan and track shipment movement; update IT systems with accurate information.
• Monitor compliance with processes, procedures, and policies.
• Prepare accurate customer invoices related to freight forwarding.
• Identify efficiency improvements and maintain SOP documentation.
• Coordinate distributor partner trucking needs and freight forwarding activities.
• Maintain shipping data and prepare reports.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma (GED)

College degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator ensures the timely and efficient movement of finished goods, equipment, raw materials and information among the company's warehouses, suppliers and business partners utilizing various modes of transportation, including ocean, truck and air.

Hourly wage: $29 - $34 /hr. DOE

Company Perks & Benefits

• $500 Retention Bonuses paid at 6-month AND 12-month marks of employment
• Up to 128 hours of Paid Time Off Annually to start (16 days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer match

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate truck and ocean transportation amongst company's distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and various other locations.
• Manage ocean carrier bookings and container movements.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, vendors and internal groups to achieve cost-effective solutions and achieve mutual satisfaction.
• Plan and track the movement of shipments accordingly, including updating the company's IT systems with accurate information.
• Monitor compliance of operational processes, procedures, and company policies.
• Prepare accurate and timely customer invoices related to freight forwarding activities.
• Constantly look for areas for improved efficiency and knowledge.
• Ensure all internal and external (customer, suppliers, etc.) operating procedures are documented (i.e. SOP) and followed.
• Utilize the company's network to coordinate distributor partner's trucking needs as appropriate, as well as freight forwarding activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up to date shipping data and prepare reports as needed.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; college degree preferred.
• Must have 2-3 years related experience or training in logistics, freight forwarding and/or customer service preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate clearly and concisely, to obtain positive results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be detail oriented and possess problem solving ability.
• Must be highly organized, with the ability to work quickly and accurately, while handling competing priorities.
• Must be able to work independently and have the ability to maintain professional composure while working with employees of different skill levels.
• Required to demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy at all times.
• Must have a high priority towards sensitive and confidential situations.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and uses hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• This job will be a hybrid between remote and the Sumner, WA office. Must be able to work onsite as required by business needs. Remote work subject to manager approval and operational requirements. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

The Odom Corporation offers competitive wages, medical and dental benefits, 401k plan, and much more! Background/Drug Screen. EOE.

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