What's the Short Version?
The Domestic Logistics Coordinator I supports SanMar's logistics operations by analyzing shipment needs, monitoring carrier performance, and resolving delivery issues. This role ensures timely, cost-effective shipping through proactive communication and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Manage delivery issues and requests efficiently using ticketing system and shared inboxes.
- Provide shipping and delivery support to internal teams, including Operations, Sourcing, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, Compliance, Purchasing, and Accounting.
- Identify and engage alternate carriers and freight services when necessary.
- Communicate proactively to minimize network delays and ensure timely deliveries.
- Track and report daily exceptions across all delivery modes.
- Review carrier rates, invoices, and ship documentation for accuracy.
- Participate in meetings with logistics partners, carriers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Contribute to projects, initiatives, and service improvements within Global Logistics.
- Coordinate and execute LTL and FTL shipments for internal and external customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
What Are We Looking For?
- 1-3 years of experience in logistics, planning, forecasting, and/or freight auditing
- Exposure to Warehouse Management Systems/Transportation Management Systems/Freight Audit Systems and working with various carriers
- Experience in multi-modal planning for Parcel, LTL, FTL, IMC, is preferred
- Knowledge of overall logistics processes and/or freight auditing processes
- Excellent communication, time management, multi-task, and organizational skills
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, D365, and PowerPoint
- Be able to learn new software pertinent to logistics and the transportation industry
- Ability to research and apply related information to job functions
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work under strict deadlines
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Must be a team-player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
What's Our Offer?
Salary Range: You`ll earn between $21.50 - $30.00 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
What Should You Expect?
Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years experience in logistics, planning, forecasting, and/or freight auditing
- Exposure to Warehouse Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, and Freight Audit Systems
- Experience working with various carriers and freight services
- Experience in multi-modal planning for Parcel, LTL, FTL, IMC
- Knowledge of logistics processes and freight auditing processes
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, D365, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, time management, multitasking, and organizational skills
- Ability to learn new logistics and transportation software
- Ability to research and apply related information to job functions
- Detail-oriented, able to work under strict deadlines, team-player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills
SanMar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SanMar and has not been reviewed or approved by SanMar.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability, alongside an EAP and digital mental‑health and chronic‑condition tools. Benefits are often characterized as solid for the company's size, supporting positive views of total rewards.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match and per‑pay‑period vesting is repeatedly highlighted, reinforcing retirement support as a core element of the package. This straightforward match is framed as competitive within the company’s industry context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off with holiday schedules and a dedicated family day are emphasized, alongside documented paid parental leave. Role‑specific postings also indicate PTO accrual that begins early and grows with tenure.
SanMar Insights
What We Do
SanMar’s success and growth can be attributed to one thing - outstanding employees who provide superior services and products to our customers. We promote a culture that recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Recognizing that happy and relaxed employees make better ambassadors for SanMar, we encourage initiative and participation by creating a casual environment that taps full employee potential. Family owned since 1971, SanMar is an award-winning supplier of over 20 retail and private brands of imprintable apparel and accessories, including Port Authority, America’s No. 1 preferred private label. SanMar is the exclusive distributor of Nike Golf, Eddie Bauer®, OGIO® and New Era®. SanMar is based outside Seattle, WA, with eight national distribution centers. We invest in your future with life-enhancing opportunities and benefits including: • Competitive pay and bonuses • Competitive benefits • Company paid time off (PTO) • Life insurance • 401(k) plan with matching fund • Flexible spending program • Anniversary awards • Discounts on brand name clothing • Diverse and laid-back atmosphere • One floating family holiday every year • Monthly employee events • Charitable giving of your choice • Flexible schedules We’re growing and encourage you to find out what over 4,000 employees call the “The SanMar Difference.” SanMar is currently accepting resumes for those who have the necessary skills. SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
