Logistics Coordinator
Location: Lake Orion, MI
Pay: $23/hour
Long term contract to hire
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to support receiving, shipping, material flow, and internal logistics within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role will coordinate incoming shipments, verify materials and documentation, support receiving activities, and ensure materials are delivered to the appropriate point of use throughout the facility. The Logistics Coordinator will work closely with Purchasing, Build, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain, suppliers, carriers, and other internal teams to keep materials moving efficiently and accurately.
The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving & Shipping
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing lists, supplier documentation, and physical quantities received.
- Identify and resolve shipment discrepancies in coordination with Purchasing.
- Schedule LTL freight and small parcel pickups and deliveries, including FedEx and UPS.
- Follow customer and company requirements for shipping, routing, packaging, and material handling.
- Communicate shipment status, delays, exceptions, tracking information, insurance, claims, and other logistics-related issues.
- Ensure purchasing, receiving, and accounting documentation is properly routed, organized, and maintained.
- Process problem invoices through the Enlighten platform.
- Initiate and track the PRS process for JR returns, including documenting root-cause reason codes.
Material Management & Internal Logistics
- Coordinate with the Logistics team and other departments to support best practices and continuous material flow.
- Partner with Build and Engineering during quality control reviews of incoming materials.
- Support the organization and development of material and storage areas to improve line-side stocking.
- Deliver materials to designated job shelves and points of use throughout the facility.
- Stage skids and bulk materials at appropriate plant locations based on stocking requirements.
- Complete the material check-in process to confirm delivery to the Build team.
- Load and unload machinery, equipment, and materials from various trucks and trailers used by the company, customers, and suppliers.
- Track and manage fleet vehicle sign-out at the applicable business unit location.
Team & Customer Support
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers, management, carriers, suppliers, customers, and supply chain partners.
- Provide professional and service-oriented support to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate across multiple departments to ensure materials and shipments move efficiently through the facility.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Follow direction, prioritize assigned tasks, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of experience in a business environment required.
- Previous experience in logistics, material management, supply chain, receiving, or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Hi-Lo/Forklift license while employed.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Overhead Crane license while employed.