Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

Company: Jetro / Restaurant Depot Location: 1030 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60642 Job Type: Full-time Sector: Logistics Compensation: $40000.00 - $45000.00 a year

Qualifications

• Strong ability to multitask and manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a solid understanding of data management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve logistical challenges.
• A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilize the TMS system to monitor and manage daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate tracking of estimated arrival times and in-warehouse dates.
• Maintain real-time updates in internal systems to support seamless logistics operations.
• Identify and report potential delivery disruptions, cost impacts, or failed loads to supervisors and managers, including delays, OS&D issues, and cross-dock scheduling conflicts.
• Manage lane rate negotiations using bidding software for spot quotes and departmental resources for RFPs, securing the most competitive rates.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication between operations, procurement teams, shippers, and branch locations to address shipment issues and delays.
• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly logistics reports to support operational decision-making.
• Prioritize tasks effectively based on operational impact, ensuring smooth coordination between logistics and procurement teams.
• Investigate and address systemic issues affecting delivery timelines, including carrier performance, vendor coordination, buyer communication, and branch loading/unloading inefficiencies.

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience: Logistics: 3 years (preferred)

Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employee eligible