LogisticsCoordinator

**Job Description:** **Logistics Coordinator** **Job Summary:** The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating our export shipment function at every stage of the process. This will involve arranging LCL, FCL and air shipments as well as managing transactions and tasks to reduce total transportation costs and meet government requirements. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours. **Key Job Responsibilities:** * Manage export transactions for projects * Receive, review, process international shipments and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete * Manage the freight quote process * Work with freight forwarders to provide timely, accurate and competitive quotes * Organize and file customs commercial documentation * Consolidate freight where applicable and negotiate best transportation rates * Communicate shipment status to Project Management, including shortages and schedule changes * Maintain communication with suppliers and review export processes * Process logistics requests and ensure timely follow-up * Determine optimal solutions to issues of damaged, misdirected or lost freight * Manage varied modes of transportation. * Generate documents needed to file freight claims * Work with Project Management and Manufacturing to continually improve shipping transactions * Communicate with freight forwarders to verify shipment status and resolve problems * Oversee outbound delivery generation and bill of lading administration * Perform other duties as assigned **Qualifications:** * High school diploma * 3+ years of logistics and/or project management experience * 3+ years experience working with Microsoft Office * 6+ months working knowledge of ocean, air and truck transport **Preferred qualifications:** * Associates degree or higher * Background in international shipping * Basic math skills * Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities * Excellent project management, negotiatio