Logistics Coordinator (temporary)

ABOUT BDA
BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies and major sports leagues and teams come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

We give our team members the creative freedom and foster the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to champion our clients’ branding goals utilizing cutting edge ideas. Our people are our No. 1 asset, and we remain committed to making our company a great place to work for our team and family.

We take great pride in our company culture—one that inspires teamwork, fun and excellence across our organization. We’re energetic people who love what we do—churning out more than 50 million units each year for the world’s most admired brands in a fun, fast paced environment that rewards high achievement.

Logistics is a fast paced, highly customer service oriented, that demands 100% accuracy and discipline. The Logistics Coordinator must deal effectively with internal and external customers by offering solutions to problems and logistics consulting. Dedication to completing the job at hand is an absolute must by utilizing all tools available, perseverance and staying cool under pressure.

Experience Requirements

• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Previous Logistics Required
• Strong in MS Excel

Job Skills & Traits

• Strong organization and time management skills required
• Excellent communication skills & customer service
• Ability to prioritize and handle heavy daily workloads
• Sense of ownership and strong initiative required
• Ability to flourish in a high stress environment
• Sense of urgency

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the Logistics vendor base is selected to provide optimum cost controls and efficiencies to company buyers and sales staff
• Plans and schedules / route inbound and outbound shipments to internal or external customers based on needs.
• Act as liaison between internal and external customers, freight carriers, vendors and our DC’s. Ensures on-time delivery of goods to customers, by investigating and resolving issues
• Controls costs by evaluating shipments, consolidating loads, and selecting the best / most cost-efficient method of shipment
• Maintain transit log in SharePoint
• Claims monitoring and reporting
• First overnight monitoring and reporting
• Updating and monitoring shipping weights in ERP system
• Backup - Audit and approve invoices generated from transportation and 3PL suppliers
• Work closely with other divisions to ensure services offered are effective and available including attending various sales operations meetings (sports weekly meeting)
• Batch file label support – bulk label printing
• Handle new projects/business analysis as assigned by the Logistics Manager.

We are pleased to share the pay range for this position is $26-$28 p/h. This is a temporary position from May through October, and will follow a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office, 2 from home.