The Role
Job Description
Logistics Coordinator
Supply Chain
Company & Position Overview:
Join us at Lakeland Industries, a leading innovator in the PPE sector. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services that enhance our customers' experiences. Our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and customer satisfaction makes us an inspiring place to work. We are currently seeking a dedicated Logistics Coordinator to enhance our logistics operations.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Logistics Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our supply chain, ensuring efficient movement of goods from suppliers to customers. You will play a key role in streamlining processes, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery across all logistical touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities:
Logistics Coordinator
Supply Chain
Company & Position Overview:
Join us at Lakeland Industries, a leading innovator in the PPE sector. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services that enhance our customers' experiences. Our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and customer satisfaction makes us an inspiring place to work. We are currently seeking a dedicated Logistics Coordinator to enhance our logistics operations.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Logistics Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our supply chain, ensuring efficient movement of goods from suppliers to customers. You will play a key role in streamlining processes, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery across all logistical touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and monitor logistics operations, including shipping and receiving.
- Schedule and track inbound and outbound shipments.
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and resolve any issues.
- Maintain accurate logistics records, including shipment documentation, tracking, and billing.
- Assist in optimized transportation routes and logistics processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international shipping regulations.
- Assist in managing warehouse activities, including order fulfillment.
- Assist in the preparation of regular reports on logistics performance, KPIs, and cost analysis for QBRs.
- Collaborate with the procurement, planning, warehouse, and sales teams to align logistics with business needs.
- Address and resolve shipment delays, damages, or discrepancies.
- Entry level or experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or similar role.
- Understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), or ERP software. SAP, Ship ERP, & Project 44.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience in a logistics or supply chain coordination role.
- Experience with domestic & international shipping.
- Knowledge of warehouse procedures.
- Familiarity with lean or just-in-time (JIT) methodologies.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and/or computer
- Willingness to be on call and flexible with changing work schedules based on business needs
- Occasional access to warehouse and manufacturing environments, including both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas
- Proficiency in using standard office equipment and software (e.g., computer, printer, phone, Microsoft Office Suite)Job Description
Logistics Coordinator
Supply Chain
Company & Position Overview:
Join us at Lakeland Industries, a leading innovator in the PPE sector. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services that enhance our customers' experiences. Our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and customer satisfaction makes us an inspiring place to work. We are currently seeking a dedicated Logistics Coordinator to enhance our logistics operations.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Logistics Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our supply chain, ensuring efficient movement of goods from suppliers to customers. You will play a key role in streamlining processes, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery across all logistical touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate and monitor logistics operations, including shipping and receiving.
- Schedule and track inbound and outbound shipments.
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and resolve any issues.
- Maintain accurate logistics records, including shipment documentation, tracking, and billing.
- Assist in optimized transportation routes and logistics processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international shipping regulations.
- Assist in managing warehouse activities, including order fulfillment.
- Assist in the preparation of regular reports on logistics performance, KPIs, and cost analysis for QBRs.
- Collaborate with the procurement, planning, warehouse, and sales teams to align logistics with business needs.
- Address and resolve shipment delays, damages, or discrepancies.
- Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Entry level or experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or similar role.
- Understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), or ERP software. SAP, Ship ERP, & Project 44.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience in a logistics or supply chain coordination role.
- Preferred Skills:
- Experience with domestic & international shipping.
- Knowledge of warehouse procedures.
- Familiarity with lean or just-in-time (JIT) methodologies.
- Working Conditions / Equipment:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk and/or computer
- Willingness to be on call and flexible with changing work schedules based on business needs
- Occasional access to warehouse and manufacturing environments, including both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled areas
- Proficiency in using standard office equipment and software (e.g., computer, printer, phone, Microsoft Office Suite)
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The Company
What We Do
Lakeland Industries Inc. is a multidivisional, publicly-held producer of quality, high-performance protective garments for industry in both domestic and worldwide markets. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Decatur, AL its more than $100 million in sales last year is hard evidence of growth and recognition, factors attributable directly to its ongoing research and development programs. Lakeland's protective clothing products are proven on-the-job every day, and are specified routinely for workers in the chemical petrochemical, healthcare, automotive, glass, cement, and other industries in which hazardous materials must be handled. These reliable and, therefore, popular lines are widely diversified, yet stand prominently on the common foundation of quality for which the Company is well-known and respected, and to which it continues to pledge its efforts. Lakeland is proven around the world. Prove it to yourself. Call us today at 1-800-645-9291. Give your people, and your company, the assurance of our Protective Clothing Products
