Overview
Logistics Coordinator Jobs in Wyandanch, NY at Emmi Dessert USA
Position Summary:
Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7am-4pm
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for organizing and optimizing outbound freight, managing carrier relationships, overseeing intercompany transfers, and ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries. This role ensures visibility, accuracy, and efficiency in all logistics activities through clear communication, scheduling, and system updates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run reports for all open orders by carrier to evaluate and consolidate loads.
- Obtain freight quotes and compare Less-than-Truckload (LTL) vs. Full Truckload (FTL) options for optimal cost and efficiency.
- Request and follow up on rate quotes from carriers via email.
- Update carrier assignment and rate information in ERP I system after loads are awarded.
- Notify awarded carriers via email with load confirmation details.
- Coordinate retrieval of inventory from storage locations as needed to support outbound shipments.
- Prepare and maintain the outbound shipping schedule in Microsoft Teams, logging all carrier appointments.
- Respond promptly and professionally to carrier inquiries related to appointments and shipment details.
- Communicate schedule updates or changes to the shipping team and ensure alignment by updating the shared Teams schedule for real-time visibility.
- Attend and lead a weekly logistics coordination meeting with other plants to align on intercompany transfers and pickups.
- Manage the company driver’s schedule to ensure all intercompany and plant-to-plant orders are documented and scheduled in Teams.
- Oversee all intercompany transactions, including the delivery of ingredients and finished goods.
- Enter all ingredient orders needed for other plants and ensure timely driver scheduling for these deliveries.
- Coordinate and hire external carriers when the company driver is unavailable to avoid service disruption.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in logistics coordination, transportation, or supply chain operations.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (VAI experience preferred).
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Attributes:
- Knowledge of freight modes, logistics scheduling, and shipping documentation.
- Experience working with LTL, FTL, and intercompany freight coordination.
- Ability to manage schedules, analyze logistics data, and adapt to shifting priorities.
- English – Spanish Bilingual
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you Proficient in Excel?
- Do you have Cold Chain Management experience?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Logistics: 2 years (Required)
- ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Logistics Coordinator
Company: Emmi Dessert USA
Location: Wyandanch, NY
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