Logistics Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Food & Agriculture
Full Time Regular

Blue Signal Search
Logistics Coordinator
Our client is a trusted partner in the Food/Service industry, connecting top professionals with opportunities to excel. They are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
They are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join their team. This role requires a proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills to oversee and manage daily logistics operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seamless coordination of inbound and outbound shipments while maintaining effective communication across departments.
This Role Offers:
A role with significant impact on the company’s efficiency and growth.
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
A collaborative work environment that values innovation and leadership.
Focus:
Utilize the TMS system to monitor and manage daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate tracking of estimated arrival times and in-warehouse dates.
Maintain real-time updates in internal systems to support seamless logistics operations.
Identify and report potential delivery disruptions, cost impacts, or failed loads to supervisors and managers, including delays, OS&D issues, and cross-dock scheduling conflicts.
Manage lane rate negotiations using bidding software for spot quotes and departmental resources for RFPs, securing the most competitive rates.
Facilitate clear and timely communication between operations, procurement teams, shippers, and branch locations to address shipment issues and delays.
Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly logistics reports to support operational decision-making.
Prioritize tasks effectively based on operational impact, ensuring smooth coordination between logistics and procurement teams.
Investigate and address systemic issues affecting delivery timelines, including carrier performance, vendor coordination, buyer communication, and branch loading/unloading inefficiencies.
Skill Set:
Strong ability to multitask and manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a solid understanding of data management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve logistical challenges.
A proactive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in food & agriculture recruitment. Our food & agriculture recruiting team unites professionals in agribusiness, food processing, and agricultural technology with innovative companies. Learn more at bit.ly/40LrcFx
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