Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

This position is responsible for supporting our distribution centers through transportation planning for our furniture and inbound networks. This position requires excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills as well as a proactive attitude.

The Logistics Coordinator position is located in Memphis, TN.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Ability to follow a load plan and assign carriers per a routing guide
• Time management across emails, load planning, metrics updating and communication with carriers, DCs and hubs
• Track loads from pickup to delivery
• Maintain trailer pools for carriers and DCs
• Troubleshoot and diagnose in transit issues for all loads from DC
• Answer emails in a timely manner and be able to organize solutions based on urgency of emails
• Active participation in conference calls with WSI corporate partners, freight carriers, warehouses, final mile hubs & stores
• Ability to run and update reports as needed within various applications
• Extract data to create reports and distribute to both internal and external business partners
• Ability to operate and change between multiple DCs as need and work from multiple interfaces

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in logistics or supply chain industry
• At least 1 year of proficient experience in MS Excel and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone etiquette
• Possess the ability to work well with others and support team goals
• Maintain flexibility and accept other duties as assigned while conducting business in a professional manner at all times
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary

We prefer some of these qualities as well….

• Associates degree in related field
• Basic knowledge of TMS and Yardview
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and climb stairs/ladder;
• Able to sit for long period of time
• Able to use computer for an extended period of time
• Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com

EOE