Logistics Maestro: Shipments & Asset Transfers

Family-Entertainment-Group; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Entertainment Group is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage the hands-on, point-to-point movement of shipments across our network of locations. You will obtain freight quotes, coordinate wrap-and-roll transfers, and book shipments to ensure timely, cost-effective asset movement.

This individual-contributor role reports to the Parts & Service Manager and may assist with parts picking/packing and service calls when workload allows.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in logistics, freight coordination, shipping/receiving, or transportation coordination.
• Experience obtaining and comparing freight quotes; familiarity with LTL/FTL and wrap-and-roll freight preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines at once.
• Clear, proactive verbal and written communication with carriers, vendors, manufacturers, and internal teams.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working in warehouse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all point-to-point logistics for shipments, equipment, and assets moving between manufacturers, corporate, and field locations.
• Obtain and compare freight quotes directly from manufacturers for shipments to individual locations, selecting the best combination of cost and transit time.
• Set up and coordinate wrap-and-roll freight for game and equipment transfers between locations.
• Book and schedule freight shipments for asset transfers between locations.
• Track shipments in transit and proactively communicate ETAs, delays, and exceptions to the field and Parts & Service Manager and affected locations.
• Prepare and review shipping documentation, including bills of lading, freight quotes, and tracking information, for accuracy.
• Negotiate rates and service terms with carriers and freight forwarders to control shipping costs.
• Maintain organized records of freight quotes, carrier contacts, and shipment history.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce freight costs, transit times, and shipping errors.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Family Entertainment Group is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage the hands-on, point-to-point movement of shipments across our network of locations. You will obtain freight quotes, coordinate wrap-and-roll transfers, and book shipments to ensure timely, cost-effective asset movement.

This individual-contributor role reports to the Parts & Service Manager and may assist with parts picking/packing and service calls when workload allows.