Logistics & Order Processing Coordinator
Company Description
We are the corporate office behind two premier brands in the sportfishing industry, Promar and Ahi USA, known for quality, innovation, and performance. Our products are carried by major national retailers including Big 5 Sporting Goods, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, and Turner’s Outdoorsman, as well as leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Walmart.com.
As our company continues to grow and gain market share, we are proud to offer a stable and dynamic work environment with opportunities for long-term career development.
About the Role
We are a premier sporting goods manufacturer and distributor serving major national retailers. We are seeking a proactive Logistics & Order Processing Coordinator to bridge the gap between our sales orders and physical distribution. This role focuses heavily on end-to-end logistics coordination—from securing quotes to managing inbound/outbound shipments—while providing essential administrative support for order processing.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Freight Coordination:
- Shipment Management: Coordinate all inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely delivery and receipt of goods.
- Carrier Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for truckers, freight forwarders, and LTL carriers.
- Scheduling: Arrange and manage shipment pickups and delivery schedules.
- Quoting: Request and compare freight quotes to ensure cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Dispute Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies in shipping documentation, freight bills, or delivery issues.
Order Processing & Admin Support:
- EDI Management: Process high-volume customer orders for major retailers (Walmart, Amazon, Big 5, etc.) via EDI.
- Data Entry: Accurate entry of sales orders and generation of invoices using Sage 100.
- Shipping Systems: Utilize StarShip TMS, FedEx Ship Manager, and UPS WorldShip to prepare shipments.
- Warehouse Collaboration: Work closely with the warehouse team to ensure order fulfillment aligns with shipping schedules.
Qualifications
- Experience: 1+ years of experience in logistics coordination, freight forwarding, or order management.
- Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Sage 100 (or similar ERP), EDI systems, and StarShip TMS.
- Logistics Skills: Proven ability to coordinate with carriers, negotiate/review quotes, and handle shipping disputes.
- Detail Oriented: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and a "eagle eye" for discrepancies.
- Communication: Professional verbal and written communication skills for daily interaction with vendors and internal teams.
- Education: Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (DOE)