Logistics Coordinator: On-Time Deliveries & Carrier Excellence

Vesuvius North America; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius North America is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage outbound shipments to customers and distribution locations. You will collaborate with Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, and Carriers to ensure on-time, complete deliveries and optimal OTIF performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating transportation, providing shipment visibility, handling documentation, and supporting logistics cost initiatives while leveraging SAP/JDE and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of logistics, shipping, transportation, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management, distribution, and transportation processes.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, customer service, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of transportation planning, carrier management, and customer delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments to customers, warehouses, and distribution locations.
• Schedule transportation with approved carriers and logistics providers.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve transportation issues, delays, and delivery exceptions.
• Ensure priority orders are expedited when necessary.
• Provide shipment visibility and delivery updates to Customer Service and internal stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve transportation-related customer complaints.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, export paperwork, and transportation records.
• Ensure accurate shipment data within ERP and transportation systems.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Carrier management

ERP proficiency

Excel

Problem solving & communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

Vesuvius North America is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage outbound shipments to customers and distribution locations. You will collaborate with Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, and Carriers to ensure on-time, complete deliveries and optimal OTIF performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating transportation, providing shipment visibility, handling documentation, and supporting logistics cost initiatives while leveraging SAP/JDE and