Logistics Coordinator

Position Purpose:     

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the movement of inbound and outbound materials to support production and customer delivery requirements. This position serves as a key link between production, customer service, warehouses, carriers, and customers to ensure products are shipped accurately, cost-effectively, and on time. The role also supports inventory accuracy, transportation troubleshooting, documentation compliance, and plant administrative activities to help maintain efficient day-to-day operations. 

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities: 

• Review customer orders, production schedules, and inventory availability to coordinate outbound shipment plans. 

• Coordinate with carriers, customer service, production, and shipping personnel to schedule pickups and deliveries and ensure customer requirements are met. 

• Monitor shipment status, track freight movement, and proactively communicate delays, missed pickups, or service concerns. 

• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation including bills of lading, shipping labels, carrier paperwork, and customer portal uploads. 

• Maintain accurate transportation records and ensure documentation is completed and filed in accordance with company and customer requirements. 

• Assist with freight quoting, carrier selection, and transportation cost tracking as needed. 

• Support inventory and warehouse activities by coordinating product availability and shipment readiness. 

• Work with internal departments to resolve order discrepancies, damaged shipments, delivery issues, and other logistics-related concerns. 

• Analyze shipping trends and identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, efficiency, and customer service. 

• Provide administrative support to plant leadership as needed, including reporting and coordination of special projects. 

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, PPE requirements, and applicable transportation regulations. 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives. 

Education, Skills and Abilities: 

• Associates degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 

• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, customer service, or supply chain operations preferred. 

• Strong computer proficiency, including intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. 

• SAP or ERP system experience preferred. 

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments. 

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments preferred. 

• APICS certification or related supply chain certification is a plus. 

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance