LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a food manufacturing company looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join their Supply Chain team. This individual will play a critical role in coordinating transportation operations, ensuring on-time delivery performance and driving cost-effective logistics solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is solutions-oriented and brings strong analytical and technical skills to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Logistics Coordinator Responsibilities
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Coordinate day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring customer and intra-company shipments are created, tracked and delivered on time.
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Tender customer shipments, warehouse replenishment orders and inbound material purchases to carriers in alignment with approved routing guides while maximizing trailer utilization and managing freight costs.
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Partner with warehouse operations and carriers to schedule appointments, prioritizing inbound receipts and outbound shipments to optimize customer order fulfillment.
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Monitor and manage freight spend to maintain cost efficiency and budget adherence.
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Measure and track On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance for assigned regions or customers and take proactive action to resolve service gaps.
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Utilize logistics software tools including SAP and BluJay TMS (Transportation Planning Tool, Freight Builder, Dispatch Console, Rate Inquiry and reporting tools) to optimize transportation processes.
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Audit and process carrier accessorial charges in accordance with company policy.
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Collaborate with Transportation Analytics, Freight Compliance, carriers and receivers to resolve claims and service-related issues.
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Monitor daily shipment activity and communicate delays or service interruptions to stakeholders.
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Provide after-hours, holiday and weekend support coverage as needed.
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with carriers, warehouse partners, Customer Service and Deployment teams.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, efficiency and cost performance.
Logistics Coordinator Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
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Prior experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation or warehouse operations.
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Strong technical proficiency including SAP, BluJay TMS and Microsoft Office.
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Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
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Detail-oriented, results-driven and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
This is a hybrid position (3 days/week in office) based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL and reports to the Manager of Transportation. This is a contract-to-hire position. The pay range is between $30-$32 per hour and the role offers medical, dental and vision insurance.
If you are a motivated logistics professional looking to grow within a dynamic supply chain environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Thank you,
Kelly Wagner
Director
LaSalle Network
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