Logistics & Inventory Coordinator

Outforce

Contractor Logistics & Inventory Coordinator overseeing inventory management and shipment coordination for efficient operations. Ensuring compliance with policies and effective communication with stakeholders.

Posted 6/29/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate, and monitor incoming and outgoing shipments and deliveries, ensuring they are on schedule
Plan and optimize transportation routes to ensure timely deliveries and efficient use of resources
Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders, and suppliers to negotiate rates, manage contracts, and build effective relationships
Monitor the progress of shipments, provide stakeholders with timely updates, and resolve any delays, damage, or issues that arise during transportation
Monitor and evaluate transportation costs to ensure budget compliance and identify opportunities to reduce expenses
Oversee warehouse stock levels, ensuring they align with company demand to prevent shortages or overstocking
Conduct regular inventory checks, cycle counts, and physical audits to verify stock accuracy
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between physical stock and system records (ERP/WMS data)
Coordinate inbound stock receipt, ensure the proper, safe storage of products, and manage warehouse activities
Collaborate with sales, production, and purchasing teams to forecast inventory needs and plan replenishment orders
Maintain accurate logs and records of all inventory movements, shipments, and orders
Prepare and maintain essential shipping documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, and customs declarations
Ensure all processes adhere to relevant industry regulations, export/import laws, and safety standards
Act as a central point of contact between suppliers, warehouses, internal departments (e.g., sales, production), and customers
Address customer inquiries regarding shipment statuses, delivery times, and issues promptly and professionally
Analyze current supply chain and inventory procedures and recommend improvements to boost efficiency and organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven work experience as an Inventory Coordinator or a similar role in the Retail industry
Complete knowledge of inventory and supply chain processes
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Complying with all WHS management system policies, procedures and reasonable requests made by management in the interests of WHS
Participating in any WHS training required by the WHS management system or when requested by Management to ensure a safe workplace
Ensuring that any licenses or qualifications required to perform work in a safe manner are available or that Management are notified if these lapse
Seeking advice when needed before starting any new or unfamiliar work
Maintaining protective and safety equipment properly were provided to control risks in the workplace
Using documented risk management process to manage WHS risks
Conducting work in a manner that is healthy and safe and that does not affect the health and safety of any other person.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Inventory ControlTransportation PlanningCost AnalysisShipping DocumentationCycle CountingContract NegotiationStock AuditingData AnalysisBudget ComplianceProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingCustomer ServiceCollaboration