Logistics Coordinator

Careerscape
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • $48,000–$58,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Our client, a distribution and logistics company, is hiring a Logistics Coordinator to manage day-to-day shipping operations out of their Philadelphia facility. This role is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound freight, maintaining relationships with carriers, and ensuring on-time delivery across the client's regional distribution network.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with freight scheduling, warehouse management systems, and carrier negotiations. This is an on-site position that requires close coordination with warehouse staff, dispatchers, and customer service teams to resolve shipping issues quickly and keep operations running smoothly.

This is a full-time opportunity with a stable, growing organization that offers room for advancement into senior logistics or operations management roles.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate inbound and outbound freight shipments with carriers
  • Track shipments and resolve delivery delays or discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate records in the warehouse management system
  • Negotiate rates and schedules with third-party carriers
  • Communicate with customer service teams regarding order status
  • Prepare shipping documentation and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Monitor inventory levels to support shipping schedules
  • Assist in developing process improvements for logistics operations

Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in logistics or supply chain coordination
  • Familiarity with warehouse management or transportation management systems
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and shipping documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High school diploma required, associate degree in logistics or related field preferred
  • Ability to problem-solve under time pressure

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • On-site parking
  • Employee assistance program
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility

Numbers & Facts

LocationPhiladelphia, PA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$48,000–$58,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Inventory Levelsunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Managementunmatched
  • Logistics Processesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Shipping Documentsunmatched
  • Shipping Operationsunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Warehouse Coordinationunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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