Warehouse - Logistics Support Specialist

Kaufman Container Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Container Company in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Logistics Support Specialist to coordinate inbound and outbound material movement, ensuring accurate documentation and timely deliveries. You will collaborate with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal stakeholders to meet requirements.

You will be the primary contact for suppliers and carriers, provide parcel freight quotes to the Sales Team, and schedule pickups while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Basic math skills.
• Experience with computers and office software.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for all incoming suppliers, carriers, and internal customers and respond in a timely manner.
• Work with internal departments to meet customer requirements with professionalism.
• Provide parcel freight quotes and rates to the Sales Team as needed.
• Schedule pick-ups from local suppliers and vendors.
• Record product shipments with accurate packing slips, BOL, and Pro Number when needed.
• Notify supervisor of problems and help resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attendance

Basic math

Computers

Self-motivated

Tow motor license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Logistics Support Specialist
Reports to Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

Provide logistics support for inbound and outbound material movement, ensuring accurate documentation, timely deliveries, and strong collaboration with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Be the primary contact for all incoming suppliers, carriers, and internal customers and respond in a timely manner.
• Work with all internal departments to strive to meet our customers' requirements, while always maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Provide parcel freight quotes and rates to the Sales Team as needed.
• Primary contact for scheduling pick-ups from our local suppliers and vendors.
• Back up Assistant Supervisor when out and record product shipments on a computer with an accurate packing slip, BOL, Pro Number, etc.
• When problems arise, notify the Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor and partner with them to resolve the issue.
• Update the Shared Truck Schedule Calendar for outbound shipments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols and create a safe working environment for all warehouse associates.
• Provide support and assistance to the Warehouse Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor as needed.
• Be able to back up Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, or Warehouse positions as needed.
• Account and work to resolve any shipping discrepancies.
• Ensure work area and storage areas are maintained to the housekeeping standards.
• Perform cycle counts as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Basic math skills.
• Experience with computers and office environment software.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, personable.
• Be able to obtain a tow motor license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.