Logistics & Purchasing Specialist — On‑Time Production

SEAGA MANUFACTURING INC; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SEAGA MANUFACTURING INC. is seeking a Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator in Freeport, IL to manage inbound/outbound freight and support routine material purchasing.

The role involves coordinating carriers, documentation, orders, and supplier follow-up to ensure on-time production and customer deliveries. You will work closely with planning, inventory, and production teams in a non-remote, on-site setting, applying strong organization and communication skills to optimize logistics and purchasing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in supply chain, logistics, or business preferred.
• 1–3 years in shipping, logistics coordination, purchasing support, customer service, or related operations; entry-level with training considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and basic data entry; ability to learn ERP systems.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple shipments and purchase orders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound deliveries with suppliers, freight carriers, receiving, and production teams.
• Arrange outbound shipments, obtain freight quotes, schedule pickups based on service and cost requirements.
• Prepare and verify bills of lading, packing lists, shipping labels, tracking information, and other freight docs.
• Monitor shipment status, resolve delays, shortages, damages, and delivery exceptions; communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain shipment records, delivery confirmations, and transportation metrics in ERP/TMS or tracking tools.

Skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize shipments

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or coursework in supply chain/logistics/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

SEAGA MANUFACTURING INC. is seeking a Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator in Freeport, IL to manage inbound/outbound freight and support routine material purchasing.

The role involves coordinating carriers, documentation, orders, and supplier follow-up to ensure on-time production and customer deliveries. You will work closely with planning, inventory, and production teams in a non-remote, on-site setting, applying strong organization and communication skills to optimize logistics and purchasing