Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator
Kearny, NJ
1st shift Mon to Fri 7am-330pm
$23 / $24 an hour+overtime
Direct Hire, Union role

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring shipments are executed on time while maintaining an organized and efficient floor. This role requires a proactive, hands-on individual who actively utilizes SAP to track shipments, update statuses, and identify opportunities to maximize floor space. The Logistics Coordinator communicates regularly with project managers and internal teams, anticipates potential issues, and takes the initiative to ensure operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong time management, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, and is willing to assist physically on the floor as needed to support shipping and warehouse operations.

Duties :

• Strong organizational and time management skills – able to handle multiple shipments, vendors, and deadlines at once. Prepare shipping paperwork for all outbound freight following company requirements/quality procedures
• Experience with freight coordination (LTL, FTL, and parcel shipments)
• Knowledge of shipping documentation – BOLs, packing lists, POs, and carrier compliance. Uploading Documents/Photos:
• Experience using SAP or other ERP/WMS systems for tracking inventory, creating shipments, and updating delivery status

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, dispatching, or warehouse coordination. Experience utilizing a computer for tracking, documenting, researching projects/shipment information
• Proven experience coordinating LTL, FTL, and parcel shipments with multiple carriers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook for managing shipment schedules, logs, and communication.
• Familiarity with BOLs, POs, packing lists, routing guides, and carrier compliance.