Senior Logistics Coordinator in Belgrade, Minnesota at Bayer Built Woodworks

Bayer Built Woodworks, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Senior Logistics Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Shipping

REPORTS TO: Logistics Team Leader

Pay: $35-40

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Logistics Coordinator serves as the working lead for Bayer Built's logistics operations. This position provides day-to-day leadership and coordination for the logistics team while remaining actively involved in routing, scheduling, dispatching, fleet coordination, and transportation activities.

The Senior Logistics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring logistics operations run efficiently, priorities are effectively communicated, and daily transportation objectives are achieved. This role helps direct the work of two Logistics Coordinators and one Fleet Coordinator, assists in coordinating shipping activities, and serves as the primary resource for resolving transportation and scheduling challenges.

This is a hands-on leadership position. The Senior Logistics Coordinator is expected to actively perform logistics duties while leading workflow, supporting team members, and driving execution throughout the department. This position is not responsible for personnel management functions such as hiring, performance reviews, attendance management, or disciplinary actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Working Lead Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead coordinator for daily logistics operations.
• Establish and communicate daily priorities for the logistics team.
• Provide guidance, support, and direction to Logistics Coordinators and Fleet Coordinator.
• Assist team members in resolving routing, scheduling, delivery, and customer service challenges.
• Lead by example through active participation in daily logistics functions.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for logistics-related issues.

Logistics Operations

• Perform daily routing, dispatching, scheduling, and transportation coordination activities.
• Coordinate customer deliveries and transportation schedules.
• Monitor route performance and adjust as needed.
• Work directly with drivers, shipping personnel, customer service, and operations teams to ensure successful execution.
• Assist in managing transportation costs while maintaining service expectations.
• Resolve delivery issues, scheduling conflicts, and service interruptions.

Fleet & Shipping Coordination

• Partner with the Fleet Coordinator to maximize fleet utilization and equipment availability.
• Coordinate logistics activities with the Shipping Team Leader to ensure alignment between shipping and delivery schedules.
• Monitor transportation capacity and workload distribution.
• Support vehicle maintenance planning and operational readiness.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels, communication, and transportation performance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining logistics procedures and best practices.
• Track key performance indicators and recommend operational improvements.
• Promote accountability and execution throughout the logistics process.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of routing, transportation operations, and customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Post-Secondary education
• 3-5 years of logistics, dispatch, transportation, fleet coordination, or shipping experience.
• Previous experience serving as a lead, senior coordinator, or informal team leader preferred.
• Experience with transportation management or ERP systems preferred.