Logistics Coordinator 3rd shift

Metro Supply Chain Holdings USA•Tracy, CA

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator carries out the order fulfillment work plan for the shift, reporting to the Operations Supervisor. Using Warehouse Management System (WMS) best practices, the coordinator oversees order allocation, replenishment, and the flow of inbound and outbound freight throughout the warehouse, with a focus on accuracy, quality, and efficiency. The role also coordinates assignments and instructions for warehouse team members and material handling equipment operators, monitors order and freight progress, manages trailer and yard activity, and ensures required operational and transportation records are complete.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of warehouse or logistics experience.
Previous experience with a Warehouse Management Information System (WMS), preferably Red Prairie.
Ability to make sound independent decisions and escalate non-routine decisions to management.
Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
Ability to anticipate problems and solve them through to resolution.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a customer-focused environment.
Ability to adapt to change and quickly adopt methods and practices required by changing business needs.
Ability to learn quickly and transfer knowledge to others.
Intermediate-level knowledge of a WMS, preferably Red Prairie.
Basic knowledge of Excel.
Collaborative, customer-focused approach; commitment to quality, positive interpersonal style, and open and honest relationships.
Commitment to maintaining workplace safety and following applicable health and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

College diploma in Logistics Management.
Some team lead experience.

Responsibilities

Check trailers and containers into RP promptly and ensure arrival and dispatch completion timestamps are accurate.
Ensure outbound loads are complete, close them out, and dispatch them as required.
Report container arrival and emptying times correctly in WMS.
Check inbound receipts into WMS so operations can receive products into inventory, and close receipts after receipt processing while reporting discrepancies.
Ensure the drivers’ log is completed and initialed for every load, and confirm a valid driver’s license is provided for every load.
Prepare trailer inspection reports for inbound and outbound loads.
Monitor and complete loads on the open dock, adding extras as needed.
Coordinate live, drop, and preloaded trailer moves with the jockey.
Maintain and securely file inbound and outbound paperwork; remove full folders and box them for permanent storage.
Monitor visitor badges and ensure visitors are properly signed in and out and badges are returned.
Ensure FedEx orders are received and shipped.
Communicate progress resolving short allocations to management and schedule customer rush orders.
Use outbound order progress and load planning displays to monitor order progress and support timely order picking.
Assign work to material handling equipment operators using inbound and outbound schedules, and monitor work flow throughout the shift.
Work with the supervisor to coordinate effective organization of inbound and outbound loads.
Use WMS to monitor receiving and shipping tasks and ensure scheduled loading and offloading are completed on time.
Assign work and instructions to team members manually offloading trailers.
Communicate loading and offloading progress and report delays promptly to management.
Record in WMS the delivery of inbound trailers whose goods have not yet been put away.
Close customer orders and prepare inbound and outbound carrier paperwork, including customer-specific requirements and paperwork for multi-stop outbound freight.
Record and maintain trailer and dock door numbers in WMS.
Oversee trailer arrival, departure, movement, and storage in the yard, and communicate with drivers to ensure trailer availability meets inbound and outbound needs.
Track load arrival and departure times during the shift and investigate missed deadlines for resolution.
Work collaboratively with Metro employees, provide exceptional customer service, support team-member-driven social initiatives, follow established processes, and achieve customer KPIs.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, follow occupational health and safety requirements, report hazards and incidents promptly, and avoid operating equipment or acting in ways that endanger anyone.