Logistics Coordinator

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Elizabeth, NJ, USA
In-Office
Junior
Food
The Role
Coordinate day-to-day operations for assigned 3rd-party warehouses: communicate with partners, monitor EDI and manual receiving data, record inventory and lot information, arrange outbound shipments and transfers, process bills of lading, maintain records, and resolve routine inventory and shipment issues while escalating service or operational concerns.
Summary Generated by Built In

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Coordinator to join our 3rd Party Warehouse team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned warehouses, serving as the primary point of contact for warehouse partners, carriers, Supply Chain, and Customer Excellence. The Logistics Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, timely order fulfillment, and smooth operational execution across the warehouse network.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned warehouses.
  • Communicate with warehouses, carriers, customers, and internal teams through phone and email.
  • Monitor and enter warehouse receiving data from EDI and manual reports.
  • Record lot numbers, inventory transactions, and product information in accordance with company procedures.
  • Arrange outbound shipment releases and coordinate warehouse transfers.
  • Process bills of lading and related documents to support accurate inventory and billing records.
  • Maintain accurate warehouse records, documentation, and system information.
  • Research and resolve routine inventory and shipment issues.
  • Escalate service, inventory, or operational concerns when needed.
  • Prioritize daily workload and complete tasks in accordance with company procedures.

Qualifications:

  • 0 -3 years in international logistics, warehouse customer service and/or order processing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Basic Excel skills
  • Ability to prioritize (and reprioritize when necessary) tasks to ensure timely completion
  • Robust problem-solving skills are a must
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in his or her work
  • Ability to work independently, yet also be a team player
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
  • Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
  • Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • 0-3 years in international logistics, warehouse customer service and/or order processing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with basic Excel skills
  • Ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks to ensure timely completion
  • Robust problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong sense of urgency
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
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The Company
HQ: Elizabeth, NJ
40 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

The Gellert Global Group is one of the largest and most established food importers in the U.S. Comprised of 11 individual companies, we supply the needs of customers in various facets of the U.S. food industry including manufacturers, retailers, food service distributors, hotels, restaurant chains, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike. The Gellert Global Group is a third-generation family-run business, and every employee is an extension of the Gellert family. The Group began as just one company—Atalanta Corporation—which was founded by Leon Rubin as an importer of Polish ham products in 1945. As we have grown, we have stayed true to Leon’s founding principle of treating our suppliers as partners to provide the very best service to our customers. Today, with combined revenues nearing one billion dollars, the Gellert Global Group imports over 6,000 different food items sourced from trusted supply partners in over 60 countries worldwide. As a leading importer of food in the U.S., our customers rest easy knowing that we will leverage our market knowledge, trusted supplier relationships, and logistical expertise to provide them with superior products, reliable service, and innovative growth opportunities. They also know our quality assurance and food safety expertise is second to none; we invest significant resources to ensure we deliver trusted products to our customers. The Gellert Global Group companies include: Atalanta Corporation; Camerican; J.F. Braun; Finica; Tipico; De Medici Imports, Ltd.; Swiss Chalet Fine Foods; Atalanta International; Monarch Seafood; Gellfam; WePackItAll; and KH International, Inc.

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