Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Electronics, Follow Through, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Logistics, Microsoft Product Family, Order Picking/Packing, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Risk, Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Team Player, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Time Management
Logistics Coordinator
Location: Cranberry Township, PA Job Type: Full-Time
At Knichel Logistics, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional logistics solutions through intermodal, truckload, and LTL services. We are seeking a logistics coordinator to play a critical role in ensuring seamless execution of shipments while living out our core values: Customer Obsessed, Team Focused, Be Valuable, Do the Right Thing.
About Us: From the food and beverages that stock our shelves, to electronics and everything in between, Knichel Logistics arranges the transportation of consumer goods throughout North America. We are a fast growing, woman-owned and operated, non-asset-based 3rd party logistics provider headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately enter customer orders into internal systems in a timely manner.
- Monitor, track, and trace shipments to proactively provide updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Confirm pick-ups and deliveries with carrier partners to ensure successful execution and identify potential issues early.
- Monitor driver detention and promptly notify appropriate parties to help customers mitigate charges.
- Update customer shipment portals with timely and accurate information.
- Identify and escalate service issues or risk of failure to appropriate internal contacts such as account managers.
- Provide world-class customer service through phone and email communication with carriers and customers.
- Support department goals and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Knichel's operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
What We Are Looking For:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience: Entry-level role; no prior experience required. 1 year in logistics, customer service, or hospitality (preferred)
- Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timely follow-through. Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to shared success. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 products.
What We Offer:
- Play a key role in delivering best in class service to our customers.
- A collaborative work environment within our brand-new headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Are You Ready? If you're a proactive problem-solver with a customer-first mindset, we'd love to hear from you!