
Logistics Coordinator
TerraCycle
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Aurora • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $50,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Schedule, track, and monitor shipments to ensure on-time pickup and delivery
- Coordinate directly with carriers, freight providers, and third-party logistics partners
- Proactively address shipment delays, service disruptions, or documentation discrepancies
- Maintain visibility of transportation costs, timelines, and service performance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for shipment status updates and logistics inquiries
- Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Provide accurate and timely shipping quotes to Sales and Operations teams
- Develop and maintain an understanding of customer-specific requirements, pricing, and service expectations
- Prepare, review, and maintain transportation documentation including bills of lading and applicable compliance paperwork
- Ensure adherence to DOT regulations and company compliance standards
- Maintain accurate shipment records within ERP and carrier portals
- Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency and transportation productivity
- Support equipment tracking and maintenance coordination
- Recommend process improvements to enhance logistics performance and customer satisfaction
- Able to manage multiple shipments and stakeholders simultaneously
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in logistics coordination, transportation planning, or supply chain operations
- Must be resourceful, organized, and able to provide exceptional customer service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and SAP
- Experience within shipper portals - FedEx, UPS, etc.
- Must possess positive, effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Must possess emotional intelligence with outstanding interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with DOT compliance and best practices
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days
- 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days
- Employee Assistance Program
- 22 PTO + 2 VTO + 9 paid holidays per year
- Hybrid work schedule (after 90 days of employment)
- Year-round Flex Fridays, as schedule allows
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
logistics coordinationtransportation planningsupply chain operationsshipping quotestransportation documentationroute efficiencyprocess improvementsshipment trackingshipment records managementDOT compliance
Soft Skills
customer serviceorganizationcommunicationemotional intelligenceinterpersonal skillsresourcefulnessproblem-solvingtime managementmultitaskingstakeholder management