in a fast-paced environment. This role is essential for keeping accurate and up-to-date logistics records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Entering data from source documents into prescribed databases, spreadsheets, or systems.
- Verifying accuracy and completeness of data before input
- Generate, gather, and maintain transportation quote data.
- Communication status/confirmation of pickups and deliveries.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and couriers to schedule pickups and deliveries.
- Manage internal and external communications regarding delivery schedules and order status.
- Prepare shipping documentation such as invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading if needed.
- Track shipments and update clients or suppliers on the status of their deliveries.
- Assist in the maintenance and generating reports or summaries using logistics software (e.g., MRP, Excel, Power BI).
- Evaluating quotes and identify variances between quoted freight costs to actual billed costs.
- Maintain accurate filing and documentation for audits and reporting.
- Assist in additional team tasks as they are created and/or required, with the intent on supporting and driving towards company goals.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with data entry software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, or industry-specific programs).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Pay Range: $20 - $28/hr. (Salary commensurate with experience)
Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needed.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate or bachelor degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Familiarity with data entry software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, industry-specific programs)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
Coghlin Companies provides world-class Time to Market Services™ (TTMS) with a specific focus on the successful commercialization of industrial capital equipment and FDA-compliant medical devices through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Columbia Tech and Cogmedix. Our TTMS model includes engineering, product development, manufacturing, global fulfillment, and aftermarket services. Coghlin Companies provides these services to a diversified group of equipment innovators in the medical, life sciences, robotics, industrial automation, 3D printing, advanced energy, security, military, semiconductor, LED, and pharmaceutical industries.
