Location: Nashville, TN
Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Logistics Coordinator to support shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material flow within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring materials are accurately received, organized, staged, and delivered to production teams while maintaining strong communication with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing lists, and supplier documentation.
- Inspect and validate received materials for quantity and accuracy.
- Resolve receiving discrepancies with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams.
- Coordinate LTL freight and small parcel shipments (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
- Adhere to customer-specific shipping, routing, and packaging requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow throughout the facility.
- Coordinate quality inspections with Engineering and Build teams on incoming materials.
- Communicate shipment status, tracking information, delays, claims, and exceptions to stakeholders.
- Process purchasing, receiving, and accounting documentation accurately.
- Support supplier return (RMA) processes for credits and replacements.
- Organize and maintain material storage areas throughout the facility.
- Deliver and stage materials at point-of-use locations to support production.
- Perform material check-in processes and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Safely load and unload machinery, equipment, and materials from trucks and trailers.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, material management, supply chain, or manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience coordinating shipments and inventory in an industrial setting.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Forklift experience required or willingness to obtain certification.
- Ability to obtain Overhead Crane certification.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and perform physical material handling duties.
- Forklift Operation
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Attention to Detail
- Material Handling
- Shipping & Receiving
- Safety Awareness
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to Follow Directions
- Team-Oriented Mindset
- Ability to Bend, Lift, and Perform Physical Tasks
- Epicor Kinetic ERP Experience
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing or Automation Industry Experience
This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics professional looking to join a growing manufacturing organization and play a key role in supporting production operations and material flow.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years experience in logistics, warehouse operations, material management, supply chain, or manufacturing environments
- Experience coordinating shipments and inventory in an industrial setting
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Forklift experience or willingness to obtain certification
- Ability to obtain Overhead Crane certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and perform physical material handling duties
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Epicor Kinetic ERP experience
- Manufacturing or automation industry experience
- Logistics & supply chain management knowledge
What We Do
GABLETEK understands productivity and efficiency play key roles in an efficient production environment. It is a prerequisite for company’s today to think outside the box and be ahead of the pack when it comes to increasing productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down. In a complex world with competing demands for limited resources, GABLETEK offers clear and proven solutions made possible with sound design methods, innovation and industry leading approaches.
