Outbound Logistics Coordinator

Meridian Adhesives Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account

Retirement Plan with company contribu­

Paid Time Off

11 Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Adhesives Group in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage outbound shipments from documentation to carrier pickup, ensuring accuracy of BOLs, packing lists, and COAs, and coordinating with Customer Service, Production, Warehouse, Planning, and carriers. You will track shipments, resolve exceptions, allocate inventory by lot, and update ERP/TMS systems.

2–3 years experience in manufacturing logistics, familiarity with carrier portals, BOLs, and inventory control,

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of logistics, shipping, transportation, or related experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience preparing and processing BOLs, packing lists, shipping documentation, and related transportation records.
• Experience using carrier portals and coordinating carrier pickups.
• Experience with inventory and lot allocation.
• Experience working with ERP and/or transportation management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing shipments and ensure all required shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
• Prepare bills of lading (BOLs), packing lists, shipping labels, and customs documentation.
• Complete customer-specific shipping requirements, including COAs, ASNs, shipment seal requirements, and other required documentation.
• Schedule carrier pickups using online carrier portals, telephone, and email.
• Physically verify shipments prior to release to confirm that shipping documentation matches the actual freight.
• Attach packing lists to shipments and assist drivers in locating the correct freight for pickup.
• Allocate inventory by lot number and verify that the correct lots are assigned to each shipment.
• Compare pick lists to actual freight and support shipment accuracy, including selection of the oldest applicable lot number.
• Provide logistics and shipping support to Customer Service as needed.
• Track outbound shipments through delivery and address missed pickups, delays, and other shipment exceptions.
• Communicate shipment status and exceptions to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Enter and update shipment information, tracking numbers, freight details, and related records in ERP, TMS, and other transportation systems.
• Investigate and resolve freight issues, including shortages, damages, OS&D discrepancies, missing proofs of delivery (PODs), billing discrepancies, and freight claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Carrier portals

ERP systems

TMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Meridian Adhesives Group in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage outbound shipments from documentation to carrier pickup, ensuring accuracy of BOLs, packing lists, and COAs, and coordinating with Customer Service, Production, Warehouse, Planning, and carriers. You will track shipments, resolve exceptions, allocate inventory by lot, and update ERP/TMS systems.

2–3 years experience in manufacturing logistics, familiarity with carrier portals, BOLs, and inventory control,