Axelon Services Corporation Hiring for Logistics Coordinator at Bridgeport, NJ, United States Full Time

Logistics Coordinator

Bridgeport,NJ

6 months

THE ROLE : The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible to route all shipments through our Hub / Spoke and customer sites.

This includes ensuring we are using the most cost effective suppliers, approving freight bills and communicating with all internal / external customers.

Additionally, this position is responsible to create and execute all export and import shipments of product necessary to our global customer and supplier base.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Utilize Transportation Management System (TMS) for assigning loads, tracking & monitoring shipments. Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, commercial invoices.

Maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners to optimize logistics operations. Tracks export packaging at suppliers and ensures it is done to meet customer ship dates.

Participates in routine meetings to follow production pumps for anticipated completion / ready to ship by dates. Collaborate with International logistics team on Canadian and LAR / South-Central America & Mexico orders to ensure all documents are in order prior to arranging shipping via flatbed or container.

Maintain the Master Freight Tracker for all loads booked. Ensure compliance with import and export regulations, including proper documentation and labeling.

Ensure that all accessories have been provided for each production order per SOP. Process purchase orders in the ERP system for loads booked, resolve any AP issues.

Collaborate with the Distribution Center and International Logistics Team (when necessary), to setup loads that are unable to ship via standard DC LTL carriers.

Act as a point of contact for any logistics-related issues or emergencies Identify opportunities for process improvements within the logistics operations.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 4-year Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or business-related field 2 to 5 years equivalent working experience APICS or equivalent certification and knowledge of trade compliance practice is a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and process improvement skills Strong and proactive internal and external customer service skills with great attitude and professionalism Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills DAY IN THE LIFE : In this role, the working environment is standard office free of disagreeable elements.

Incumbent may be required to meet driver s outside to obtain accurate measurements for shipments up to 20% of the time and the physical demands may include but not limited to regularly sitting, standing, bending, reaching and lifting up to 25 lbs.

On-call / afterhours may be required according to business needs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.