Logistics Coordinator

Headquarters-Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada

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Position at Freedom Forever

Competitive pay + Health, Dental and Vision Benefits!
The Logistics Coordinator position is responsible for the monitoring and coordination of logistics and Supply Chain operations. This person collaborates with the Logistics Manager and Distribution Center personnel to schedule, track and manage Transportation Orders (TO) to over 50 sites. This role will work closely with Warehouse Managers and other departments to integrate logistics with systems and streamline processes with the goals of cutting costs and improving shipment timelines.  This position will implement improvements to the transportation booking process, negotiate rates with transportation partners and support Distribution Center operations.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Communicate consistently with transportation partners to schedule pickups and deliveries of freight
  • Monitor several logistical programs and websites to process transportation moves; ensuring communication is clear and tickets are completed in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with Distribution Center staff to plan, price and arrange container shipments to different locations
  • Work with the Logistics Manager on developing strategies to optimize productivity workflow and reduce costs
  • Assist with improving transportation management systems and processes to streamline our freight booking process
  • Ensure all drivers are scheduled, signed in and processed professionally and efficiently at the Distribution Center
  • Play an active role in resolving all freight claims or discrepancies
  • Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
  • Partner with the Logistics Analyst on projects and collaborative efforts on creating spreadsheets and graphs to illustrate numbers of shipments, costs, and savings
  • Fulfill other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Logistics Manager and Distribution Center Manager
 
 
 
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, and transportation operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
  • Strong personnel skills with the ability to multitask and play a role in multiple projects at once

Special Skills & Training:
  • Intricate understanding of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles
  • TMS (Transportation Management System)
  • WMS (Warehouse Management System) or equivalent inventory management system
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES
  • Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
  • Regularly spend long hours answering phone calls and emails
  • Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
  • Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into a computer
  • Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
  • Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
  • Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Frequently work in on projects that require deadlines
  • Frequently bend to file and maintain files
  • Occasionally lift 40 pounds

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Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.  

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