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port logistics coordinator.
lakewood , washington
posted 10 days ago
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$52,000 - $56,160 per year
permanent
high school
category office and administrative support occupations
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We are seeking a skilled Logistics Coordinator to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with staff, management, customers, and vendors. They will interface with project teams to resolve issues, coordinate transportation providers, respond to customer inquiries, and ensure the accuracy of shipping documents. Additionally, the Logistics Coordinator will develop efficient supply chain processes and assist with dispatching port drivers once trained.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain work relationships with staff, management, customers, and vendors.
Interface with project teams to investigate and resolve issues, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.
Coordinate transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
Respond to customer inquiries and refer clients to the proper channels.
Review bills of lading (BOL) and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
Make special shipping arrangements as necessary and track and fix shipping errors.
Ensure that the quality of all services provided meets required standards.
Develop processes to make the supply chain more efficient and organized.
Notify shipment arrivals, availability, and departures.
Maintain and request missing documentation.
Provide secretarial support by entering, formatting, and printing information, organizing work, answering the telephone, relaying messages, and maintaining supplies.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in computer keyboarding skills.
Effective communication skills with a friendly personality.
Organizational skills and ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Mr. Mover.
Ability to communicate politely and positively with customers via phone, face-to-face, or email correspondence.
Written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management.
Critical thinking skills.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for logistics and customer service, we encourage you to . Join our team and be part of a dynamic company where you can make a difference and advance your career.
salary: $52,000 - $56,160 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Build and maintain solid work relationships with staff, management, customers, and vendors.
Interface with project team to investigate and resolve issues to ensure jobs are invoiced accurately and within appropriate times.
Coordinating transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
Responding to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels
Reviewing BOL and shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
Making special shipping arrangements as necessary
Tracking and fixing shipping errors
Ensuring that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards.
Developing processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized.
Notifies shipment arrivals, availability, and departures.
Maintain and request missing documentation.
Implement secretarial support by entering, formatting, and printing information; organizing work; answering the telephone; relaying messages; and maintaining supplies.
Skills
Creativity
Scheduling Appointments
Organization
Prioritizing
Maintaining Calendars
Answering Phones
Multi-tasking
Problem Solving
Written Communication
Microsoft Office
Qualifications
Years of experience: 2 years
Experience level: Experienced
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