Logistics Coordinator

Philly's Best Steak•Yeadon, PA

1d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Philly’s Best Steak Company Inc. is a leading Philadelphia area meat processing facility specializing in the manufacturing of Philly style steak products. We pride ourselves as being family owned, providing our employees with a safe, friendly, and collaborative work environment. The Logistics Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods and materials from suppliers to customers. This position requires a keen focus on coordinating all aspects of transportation, including scheduling, tracking, and troubleshooting to guarantee timely delivery. Additionally, the role demands a thorough understanding of regulations and compliance standards related to shipping and logistics. This ensures that all shipments, whether domestic or international, adhere to legal requirements, including customs and import/export rules. Through efficient coordination and problem-solving, the Logistics Coordinator minimizes delays, optimizes costs, and maintains an uninterrupted flow of goods, ultimately supporting the overall success of the business.

Requirements

3-5 years of proven experience working as a Logistics Coordinator.
Proficiency in all Microsoft applications.
Good oral & written communication skills.
Customer service skills.
Able to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Ability to work with deadlines.
Focused on orders, quality, and accuracy.
Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer terminal.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the warehouse and office building.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity about why things are the way they are; challenge the status quo.
Demonstrate a tendency toward action; materialize thoughts into products or services.
Teamwork and cooperation - be part of the team and work together for ideas and opinions for planning and decision making.
Flexibility and initiative - Ability to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations. Act before required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field is preferred.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is preferred, specifically Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central.
QuickBooks experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow up on automated emails from carriers regarding delivery appointment changes.
Assign a dedicated person to monitor every order's shipping and receiving process.
Reschedule orders to new ship dates in case of delays.
Manage demurrage charges for PBS deliveries.
Oversee PBS truck delivery appointments.
Address carrier delivery issues, including delays at the customer's dock.
Handle trucking claims.
Generate truck freight reports.
Approve payments through Bill.com.
Maintain the daily appointment calendar, adding additional days or weeks as needed.
Process shipping claims.
Manage the Logistics email inbox.
Prepare shipping tags and notices in EDI.
Coordinate pickup and delivery appointments.
Organize end-of-week line-ups with carriers.
Prepare meat line-ups for the following week’s deliveries.
Perform all other related duties as required.