Logistics Coordinator (Range $54,900 - $72,800) Job

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Torrence, CA
Reports To: Plant Manager

Join Our Team

Are you a highly organized logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy solving complex challenges, coordinating critical shipments, and making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational success?

We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to play a key role in managing the movement of raw materials and finished products while ensuring seamless plant operations. This position offers the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in logistics, transportation, inventory management, and SAP systems while working alongside cross-functional teams that drive business success.

In this role, you will have a visible impact on production performance, customer service, supply chain efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

Drive Logistics Excellence (80%)

As the Logistics Coordinator, you will be the central point of coordination for transportation, inventory, and shipment activities across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and schedule inbound and outbound shipments, including truck and rail transportation.
• Manage bulk and packaged finished goods logistics to ensure timely customer deliveries.
• Partner with production, customer service, planning, purchasing, and carriers to optimize supply chain performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential supply chain challenges.
• Utilize SAP to perform product allocations, inventory transactions, goods receipts, and shipment processing.
• Generate shipping documentation and transportation notices.
• Develop and maintain detailed loading schedules and shipment plans.
• Investigate and resolve logistics issues while driving effective solutions.
• Support inventory accuracy and reconciliation efforts.
• Analyze logistics performance data and prepare reports for leadership.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a key backup for Production Planning activities.
• Provide ongoing support to plant leadership, including Production and Engineering teams.

Promote Safety, Quality & Compliance (20%)

Safety and operational excellence are foundational to our success.

Responsibilities include:

• Champion a strong safety-first culture.
• Support environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Participate in HSEQ initiatives, audits, training, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Report and address safety, environmental, quality, and operational concerns.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete all required training and actively contribute to a safe, productive workplace.

Why This Role Matters

This position is critical to ensuring that materials are available for production, customers receive products on time, and the plant operates as efficiently as possible. Your expertise will directly influence:

• Customer satisfaction
• Plant productivity
• Inventory optimization
• Transportation efficiency
• Supply chain performance
• Business profitability

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Operations experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of truck and rail logistics operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in logistics or supply chain management.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting chemical manufacturing or industrial operations.

What You'll Gain

• Direct visibility with plant leadership.
• Opportunities to lead process improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Professional growth in logistics, inventory management, transportation, and SAP systems.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise drive results.
• The chance to make a measurable impact on plant performance and customer success.

If you're a proactive logistics professional who enjoys solving challenges, building relationships, and improving processes, we encourage you to apply and become an important part of our team.