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Role Overview

One of our New York-based clients, from the e-commerce and retail industry is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join their team. The ideal candidate will excel in follow-up and possess strong organizational skills. As a Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for interacting with warehouse personnel, booking trucking for order pickup and delivery, coordinating container movements, and accurately entering information into our warehouse management system (WMS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain thorough and precise order records, including freight documentation and order details.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure timely order fulfillment and shipment to customers.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with freight partners and carriers.
• Obtain and evaluate freight quotes to negotiate and secure competitive rates.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with both existing and potential carriers.
• Monitor the performance of our 3PL partners, focusing on order accuracy and shipping timelines.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies by working closely with 3PL partners and internal inventory teams.
• Gather and distribute various freight documents to external partners, such as Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (BOLs), and Proof of Delivery (PODs).
• Initiate and manage claims for lost or damaged inventory.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years in a similar position, in the e-commerce industry
• Prior experience in order management and coordination with third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Proficiency in logistics principles, practices, and procedures, including knowledge of transportation regulations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the capacity to work independently.
• Familiarity with inventory management and warehouse systems is advantageous.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets

• 100% remote opportunity
• 5 sick days
• 5 PTO
• US holidays
• Dynamic work environment