Logistics Coordinator - Apidel Technologies

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to support our Outbound Retail Transportation team temporarily for a multi-month contract.
This position will be hybrid Bolingbrook, IL or fully remote, hours are Monday to Thursday 7am 4pm CST and Friday 08:30 5:30 CST.

Contract term could extend through June 13, 2025.

 
Responsibilities:
Ability to create dashboards in Excel and Power BI as needed.
Point of contact for contracted carriers,  retail stores and distribution centers.
Perform daily carrier track & trace. 
Proactively follow up as required to ensure desired service results.
Communicate potential service failures to the appropriate parties (i.e.: supervisor, carrier, store).
Proactively follow up with stores to ensure specialized deliveries are occurring as scheduled.
If needed, Tender outbound loads to  contracted carriers through s TMS (E2Open).
Execute a variety of intermediate-to-advanced reports using Microsoft Excel.
Audit carrier and delivery schedules for accuracy.
Answer customer service hotline as a support function and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Other tasks and responsibilities as requested.

Were seeking candidates who are:
Enjoy working in a team environment but follow through on own deliverables daily.
Ability to follow standard operation procedures with little oversight.
Able to evaluate situations and make informed decisions.
Deadline-driven, self-starter who is committed to your role.
Thrive working in a fast-paced environment.
Professional, courteous, and cooperative.
Strong Communicator you communicate clearly and concisely via email and phone.
Outgoing you build relationships easily.

Requirements:
Minimum 12 months domestic transportation planning experience required.
Advanced in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Power BI
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to new software programs and systems.
Strong organization, follow-up skills, and detail oriented

 
TMS experience preferred.
Able to work remotely with reliable internet and phone access.

Flexibility in daily task assignments.

Work Location and Conditions
Frequent telephone and desktop computer usage.
Hybrid Work Environment: Remote and/or in the  corporate office (Bolingbrook, IL).