Logistics Coordinator, Inbound

Four-Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Hands, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage inbound ocean freight movements from origin ports to our distribution network. You will coordinate with steamship lines, rail ramps, drayage partners, and warehouse teams to keep shipments on schedule and costs under control.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in ocean import logistics, strong Excel and ERP/TMS skills, and a solid understanding of port operations.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in ocean import logistics, drayage coordination, or port operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation management systems.
• Strong understanding of port terminal operations, steamship lines, rail ramps, and chassis pools.
• Excellent multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ocean vessel arrivals, container availability, and rail schedules daily.
• Track ocean freight booking releases and confirmations, and maintain milestones in the transportation management system.
• Maintain accurate transit times in the ERP to ensure reliable arrival dates.
• Assign container pickups to approved drayage partners.
• Coordinate and schedule delivery appointments with warehouse receiving teams based on inbound capacity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse receiving teams, aligning inbound flow with dock capacity and resolving delivery questions.
• Monitor port last free days and coordinate timely container pickup to minimize demurrage, per diem, and detention charges.
• Report detention and demurrage charges and exposure, tracking causes and trends to support cost prevention.
• Resolve logistics bottlenecks, including customs holds, gate congestion, and chassis shortages.
• Prepare and distribute a daily inbound shipment summary highlighting arrivals, exceptions, and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications.
• Uphold Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team.

Skills

Ocean import logistics

Drayage coordination

Port operations

Microsoft Excel

Transportation management systems

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Transportation Management Systems

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

We’re on the lookout for a Logistics Coordinator to help keep our inbound ocean freight moving smoothly from origin ports to our distribution network. In this role, you’ll manage the day-to-day movement of ocean containers from vessel arrival through final delivery, coordinating with steamship lines, rail ramps, drayage partners, and warehouse teams along the way. You’ll play a key role in keeping shipments on schedule, managing transportation costs, and quickly resolving issues that could impact delivery. If you’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on how we move product.

In This Role

• Monitor ocean vessel arrivals, container availability, and rail schedules daily
• Track ocean freight booking releases and confirmations, and maintain key milestones in the transportation management system
• Maintain accurate transit times in the ERP to ensure receiving and planning teams have reliable arrival dates
• Assign container pickups to approved drayage partners
• Coordinate and schedule delivery appointments with warehouse receiving teams based on inbound capacity
• Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse receiving teams, aligning inbound flow with dock capacity and resolving delivery questions
• Monitor port last free days and coordinate timely container pickup to minimize demurrage, per diem, and detention charges
• Report detention and demurrage charges and exposure, tracking causes and trends to support cost prevention
• Resolve logistics bottlenecks, including custom s holds, gate congestion, and chassis shortages
• Prepare and distribute a daily inbound shipment summary highlighting arrivals, exceptions, and priorities
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in ocean import logistics, drayage coordination, or port operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and transportation management systems
• Strong understanding of port terminal operations, steamship lines, rail ramps, and chassis pools
• Excellent multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay organized and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.