Logistics Coordinator

ALKAR-RAPIDPAK, INC.•Lodi, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Summary: The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all logistics, shipping/receiving, and stockroom activities to ensure efficient and accurate movement of materials and finished goods. This position consolidates fragmented logistics responsibilities into a single accountable function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and cost control across all domestic and international shipments. The Logistics Manager also ensures that inventory accuracy, documentation, and financial tracking align with company and customer expectations. This role requires a detail-oriented leader who values collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will exemplify and promote Alkar’s 12 Traits of an Actively Engaged Employee in all interactions and decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of logistics, shipping/receiving, or inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment; at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Strong understanding of domestic and international shipping regulations, Incoterms, and export documentation.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (experience with Epicor, SAP, or similar preferred).
Proven record of improving processes, reducing freight costs, and increasing inventory accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general data/reporting tools (Excel required).

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of the Shipping/Receiving and Stockroom teams (approximately 5 hourly union employees).
Set clear expectations for performance, accuracy, and accountability, fostering a positive, engaged culture aligned with Alkar’s 12 Traits of an Actively Engaged Employee.
Partner with Purchasing, Scheduling, and Production teams to ensure material and product flow supports production and delivery schedules.
Manage all domestic and international shipments—including freight scheduling, carrier selection, and customs documentation.
Negotiate and maintain carrier and freight-forwarding relationships to optimize cost, reliability, and service.
Coordinate shipments of large equipment and complex systems requiring specialized handling or crating.
Oversee raw material, component, and finished goods inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause problem solving.
Ensure timely and accurate transactions in ERP/MRP systems for receipts, transfers, and shipments.
Collaborate with Engineering and Production to align part stocking strategies and ensure critical components are available without excessive inventory.
Develop and implement standardized procedures for shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
Strengthen paperwork accuracy and traceability for all shipments and receipts, ensuring financial and operational reporting integrity.
Track freight costs, damages, and delivery performance; analyze data to identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities.
Partner with Accounting and Supply Chain to support audits, cost reporting, and freight billing accuracy.