LOGISTICS COORDINATOR A

Inteplast Group; Hazle Village (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking a Logistics Coordinator A to manage the flow of goods across the supply chain, coordinate with carriers, track shipments, and help ensure timely deliveries.

The role acts as a bridge between production, sales and distribution, requiring strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two to five years in logistics scheduling or related work.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and customs procedures.
• Proficiency with logistics software to track shipments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Capable of handling stress and accommodating non-standard hours.
• Warehouse inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Arrange transportation with carriers and monitor shipments for timely delivery.
• Review purchase orders and verify shipping documents.
• Respond to customer inquiries on order status and coordinate with sales teams.
• Negotiate freight rates and optimize shipping routes to minimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with shipping, customs, and safety standards.
• Identify and resolve shipping issues and delays.
• Generate KPI reports on delivery times, costs, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports.
• Collaborate with the 3PL warehouse and drive process improvements.
• Build relationships with carriers and negotiate contracts.
• Provide administrative support for Operations.
• Maintain calendars for Operations meetings and events.
• Research and pull data from systems and create reports for management.
• Keep production, shipping & raw material schedules updated in the Database.
• Order and manage office supplies.
• Answer and screen calls; take messages and assist as possible.
• Provide backup to other administrative staff during breaks and leave.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Logistics scheduling

Transportation regulations

Logistics software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Spreadsheet/presentation/database software training

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Database software

Job description

TITLE: Logistics Coordinator A

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Logistics Coordinator will manage the flow of goods throughout the supply chain, coordinate with transportation providers, track shipments, ensure timely deliveries, review purchase orders, and resolve issues to maintain efficient operations and customer satisfaction. The coordinator will effectively act as a bridge between the production, sales, and distribution stages.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to five years of Logistics scheduling or similar related work experience.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and customs procedures
• Proficiency in logistics software and systems to track shipments and manage data
• High school diploma, supplemented by specialized coursework or training in spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize projects, take initiative, and work independently
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions
• Warehouse Inventory accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange transportation with carriers, schedule pickups and deliveries, and monitor shipment progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Reviewing purchase orders and verifying the accuracy of shipping documents.
• Respond to customer inquiries about order status, address delivery concerns, and coordinate with sales teams.
• Negotiating freight rates with carriers, optimizing shipping routes to minimize costs, and monitoring logistics budgets.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant shipping, customs, and safety standards and regulations.
• Identify and resolve shipping errors, address delays, and find solutions to logistics challenges.
• Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, costs, and customer satisfaction to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports
• Work with the 3PL warehouse.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline logistics operations, develop new procedures, and optimize efficiency.
• Build relationships with transportation providers, evaluate carrier performance, and negotiate contracts.
• Perform administrative and secretarial assignments for Operations.
• Maintain daily calendars for Operations meetings and events.
• Research and pull data from systems.
• Analyze data and create reports from system data as needed for management.
• Keep all the production, shipping & raw material schedules updated in the Database.
• Order and maintain office supplies as needed.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls; take accurate messages; determine purpose and offer assistance where possible.
• Provide backup to other administrative members for lunch breaks, sick leave, and vacation.
• Perform other tasks the manager may assign.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Plant or manufacturing environment
• 40 hours / flexible schedule per week
• Casual work clothing