Logistics Coordinator

Our client is a trusted partner in the Food/Service industry, connecting top professionals with opportunities to excel. They are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

They are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join their team. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills to oversee and manage daily logistics operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seamless coordination of inbound and outbound shipments while maintaining effective communication across departments.

This Role Offers:

  • A role with significant impact on the company’s efficiency and growth.
  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • A collaborative work environment that values innovation and leadership. 

Focus:

  • Utilize the TMS system to monitor and manage daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate tracking of estimated arrival times and in-warehouse dates.
  • Maintain real-time updates in internal systems to support seamless logistics operations.
  • Identify and report potential delivery disruptions, cost impacts, or failed loads to supervisors and managers, including delays, OS&D issues, and cross-dock scheduling conflicts.
  • Manage lane rate negotiations using bidding software for spot quotes and departmental resources for RFPs, securing the most competitive rates.
  • Facilitate clear and timely communication between operations, procurement teams, shippers, and branch locations to address shipment issues and delays.
  • Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly logistics reports to support operational decision-making.
  • Prioritize tasks effectively based on operational impact, ensuring smooth coordination between logistics and procurement teams.
  • Investigate and address systemic issues affecting delivery timelines, including carrier performance, vendor coordination, buyer communication, and branch loading/unloading inefficiencies.

Skill Set:

  • Strong ability to multitask and manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a solid understanding of data management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve logistical challenges.
  • A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in food & agriculture recruitment. Our food & agriculture recruiting team unites professionals in agribusiness, food processing, and agricultural technology with innovative companies. Learn more at bit.ly/40LrcFx 

Location
Chicago IL