Why join us?
At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime – from home to home, generation to generation. For us, that means exceptionally crafted, built-to-last, and beautifully designed furnishings.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Design Within Reach means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Design Within Reach to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Logistics Coordinator will communicate with internal customers (Studios, Customer Service) and partner with Operations Teams, Distribution Centers (3PL), and Delivery Agents (Middle/Final Mile) to ensure a positive customer experience within the transportation role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Effectively communicates, responds, and resolves assigned cases in Salesforce.com.
Ensures a timely resolution of transportation and agent-related service issues.
Efficiently utilizes the applicable carrier tracking systems
Works with carriers, studio associates, phone center personnel to arrange for the retrieval and return of company assets.
Other duties as needed to support the goals of the business.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Minimum of 2 years previous transportation or distribution experience preferably in customer service function or logistics roles.
Proficient utilization of ERP and WMS system knowledge (NetSuite/Salesforce/Manhattan)
Familiarity with basic logistics terminology and flow.
Ability to work with limited direct supervision and track many issues/processes daily.
Must have excellent communication and written skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities at once, demonstrating a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years previous transportation or distribution experience
- Proficient utilization of ERP and WMS systems knowledge
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
MillerKnoll Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MillerKnoll and has not been reviewed or approved by MillerKnoll.
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Healthcare Strength — Health options include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles, no‑cost preventive care, prescription benefits, mental health support, an Employee Assistance Program, and disability coverage. These elements collectively signal a robust healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program features immediate 401(k) eligibility with a core employer contribution and matching on employee contributions. Additional wealth-building options include an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants such as RSUs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Milk Stork for traveling mothers, Bright Horizons childcare/eldercare support, and dedicated mother’s/retreat rooms. These resources strengthen support for caregivers and family needs.
MillerKnoll Insights
What We Do
MillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. Our portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—we generate insights, pioneer innovations, and champion ideas to help spaces better support how people live, work, and gather today. We reach customers across office, residential, healthcare, and education markets through a network of MillerKnoll dealers, all of whom are highly credentialed, independently owned businesses. In addition, we manage an ever-expanding global retail footprint delivering world-class brick-and-mortar and ecommerce experiences.
