Logistics Coordinator I

Shipping Success, One Project at a Time

The Logistics Coordinator drives the success of our operations by ensuring every project and shipment leaves our facility on time, every time. This role owns the full shipping process-coordinating routes, managing carriers, and ensuring deliveries hit their mark with accuracy and efficiency. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in flawless execution, and delivers top-tier customer service. Your attention to detail and ability to keep things moving make you the key link between our production floor and satisfied customers.

What Success Looks Like

• Strategically select freight carriers, balancing cost, performance, and reliability to keep shipments running smoothly.
• Plan and coordinate international shipments with precision and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and suppliers, ensuring top-notch service while keeping the GFS shipping schedule on track.
• Own complex shipping schedules for large or specialized jobs, coordinating with sales to keep every project on time.
• Accurately classify shipments and generate bills of lading for seamless outbound delivery.
• Partner with purchasing to optimize loads, coordinate direct shipments, and minimize freight costs.
• Deliver timely freight estimates and quotes to support sales success.
• Lead and continuously improve the internal truck brokering process to maximize efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications That Shine

• Associate's degree in logistics, transportation, or a related field, with 1-3 years of relevant experience-or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong focus on safety, with the ability to identify and address potential hazards to protect employees and operations.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure on-time execution of shipping schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with internal teams, customers, and logistics providers.
• Knowledge of international shipping processes, particularly in Mexico (MX) and China (CN).
• Familiarity with government regulations for hazardous materials shipping, including ITAR and EAR compliance.
• Experience using DAT load boards and brokering truckload and LTL freight.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Advocate for continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You'll Be Empowered - You'll have autonomy in your role, supported by a team that trusts your judgment
• You'll Grow With Us - We invest in your training, development, and long-term career path
• You'll Be Rewarded - Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and great benefits
• You'll Make a Real Impact - Your work supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology
• You'll Join a Great Team - We're growing fast, we value collaboration, and are committed to your success

About GFS

Global Finishing Solutions is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, marine, military, rail, trucking, and wood finishing markets. We specialize in building custom solutions that meet each customer's unique needs-and we do it with a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation because we're different.

What makes us different is our unwavering commitment to our core values of family, respect, partnership, improvement, and integrity. We are a family-oriented organization that still values the little things, creating a workplace where you can thrive, fairness guides every decision, and collaboration drives shared success. Small town in spirit but big-hearted in impact, here you're not just joining a company-you're joining a team that grows together, celebrates together, and builds lasting value together. That's the difference. Join us.

Apply now at www.gfscareers.us

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GFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Veterans, women, and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.