Warehouse Logistics Coordinator Associate
About the Role
The Elite Job is hiring a Warehouse Logistics Coordinator Associate for its Twin Cities distribution operations in Minnesota. This full-time, onsite role bridges warehouse floor operations with transportation and carrier management, coordinating the movement of freight in and out of the facility to keep orders flowing on time. If you have warehouse operations experience and want to take on more responsibility in a logistics-facing role, this is an excellent step forward in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate inbound and outbound freight schedules with carriers, 3PLs, and internal shipping and receiving teams
- Manage dock door assignments and trailer yard movements to ensure smooth freight flow throughout the day
- Process and track outbound shipment bookings in the TMS (Transportation Management System) and confirm pickup windows with carriers
- Maintain shipping documentation including BOLs, PODs, freight invoices, and carrier confirmation records
- Investigate freight claims and carrier discrepancies, communicating with carrier representatives to resolve short shipments and damage disputes
- Support the warehouse manager with daily operational reporting including on-time shipment rates, carrier performance, and outbound volume summaries
- Assist with coordinating expedited shipments for urgent customer orders or production shortages
Required Skills
- 2 to 4 years of warehouse, logistics, or transportation coordination experience
- Familiarity with TMS platforms and standard shipping documentation (BOL, POD, commercial invoice)
- Strong organisational skills for managing multiple carrier relationships and shipment timelines simultaneously
- Good communication skills for interacting with drivers, carriers, and internal operations teams
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking, scheduling, and reporting tasks
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with TMS platforms such as MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, or project44
- Working knowledge of LTL, FTL, and parcel shipping modes and carrier rate structures
- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration
Benefits
- Hourly compensation: $21.00 to $28.00 per hour
- On-time delivery performance bonus paid monthly
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and 15 days PTO per year
- Tuition assistance for supply chain management degree programmes
- Annual merit review with competitive pay increase for strong performers
Work Environment
The Logistics Coordinator works from a dedicated coordinator station adjacent to the warehouse floor, with visibility into the dock, access to the TMS system, and direct communication lines to the warehouse manager, transportation team, and carrier dispatch contacts. The role is fast-paced during peak windows but offers structured off-peak periods for documentation and planning tasks.
Career Growth Opportunities
Logistics Coordinator Associates at The Elite Job progress into Senior Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Manager, and Supply Chain Operations Lead roles. The combination of warehouse operations and carrier relationship management experience built in this role creates a strong foundation for a career in broader supply chain management.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to apply for this logistics career opportunity. Please highlight any TMS platforms, carrier management experience, or freight documentation knowledge in your application. We review applications within 2 business days and schedule phone screens for all qualified candidates.
