A Logistics Coordinator facilitates communication between production, sales, and distribution stages to promote a healthy and efficient supply chain. Their responsibilities often include:
Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels
Reviewing purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
Making special shipping arrangements as necessary
Tracking and fixing shipping errors
Preparing bills and invoices
Managing distribution and shipment budgets
Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized
Logistics Coordinators use a variety of soft skills and industry knowledge of best practices to maintain and improve the stages of the supply chain. Those skills often include:
Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent customer service and client relations skills
Keep organization and time management skills
Good collaboration and team work abilities
Great leadership and goal-setting skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Advanced data analysis and data visualization
Expert inventory management
Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes
Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions
Logistics Coordinator Requirements:
Valid driver's license
High school diplo required.
Degree in business administration, logistics or related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in logistics management required.
Working knowledge of legal regulations and ISO requirements.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics software.
Good management and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
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