Job Summary We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our team! As our Logistics Coordinator, you will be working closely with other departments and our transportation partners to build lasting, meaningful relationships. You will be identifying areas of improvement within our supply chain and implementing changes to save time and money, keeping accurate records of day-to-day operations, and presenting reports to upper management. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, and excellent communication skills, and can work both independently and as part of a larger team. The primary focus is coordinating domestic freight, managing shipment schedules, and supporting reliable, cost-effective deliveries.
As we expand our international shipping activity, this person will also bring practical import/export experience to help establish processes, coordinate documentation, and work with freight forwarders and customs brokers. This is a hands-on coordination role reporting to the Warehouse Site Manager.
Responsibilities
Work closely with carriers and transportation staff to build strong, lasting relationships
Work quickly and efficiently to resolve any transportation issues, delays, and supply management concerns
Manage Damage Claims and process within the necessary time frames
Manage FedEx & courier packages
Identify opportunities in the current system to save time and money with logistics
Implement new logistics and transportation strategies in line with company goals
Maintain accurate records of shipments, deliveries, and other logistics concerns
Support international shipments by coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.
Provide regular reports to upper management on logistics concerns, progress, and performance
Prepare and review bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and other required shipping documents.
Qualifications
Previous experience coordinating domestic freight, including LTL and full truckload shipments.
Practical experience supporting international shipments, including import/export documentation and coordination with customs brokers or freight forwarders.
Familiarity with Incoterms, HTS Codes and customs clearance processes.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.
Clear communication and confidence resolving issues with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Experience using shipping platforms, spreadsheets, and ERP or inventory systems.
Ability to work independently while escalating significant costs, risks, or operational issues to management.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Billingunmatched
Brokerageunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Claims Managementunmatched
Claims Processingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Freight Forwardingunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
High-Throughput Screening (HTS)unmatched
Import/Exportunmatched
Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Shipping Documentsunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation and Logisticsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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