Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Logistics/Routing Coordinator to support daily transportation planning and administrative operations for a manufacturing business in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract position with the potential to become permanent is ideal for someone who can balance route planning, order coordination, and office support while keeping deliveries organized and on schedule. The person in this role will help improve truck utilization, maintain accurate records, and serve as a key point of coordination between internal teams and delivery operations.
Responsibilities:
• Build and adjust daily delivery routes to support on-time service while reducing unnecessary mileage and travel time.
• Plan truck loads in a logical delivery sequence so drivers can complete stops efficiently and safely.
• Review available fleet capacity to align shipment volume with truck space, weight restrictions, and operating guidelines.
• Enter and maintain order, shipment, and inventory information with accuracy across office systems and tracking tools.
• Assist with purchase order processing and order fulfillment activities to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Respond to inbound calls and coordinate with drivers, customers, and internal staff regarding delivery timing and scheduling updates.
• Use Excel and CRM tools to organize logistics data, monitor activity, and prepare routine administrative reports.
• Provide general administrative support for the office, including documentation, recordkeeping, and coordination of logistics-related tasks.• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative, logistics, routing, or distribution support role.
• Background in coordinating delivery routes, preferably for trucks in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working in CRM or order management systems.
• Experience handling data entry, tracking orders, and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office setting with strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills for working with customers, drivers, and internal departments.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking, purchase orders, and order fulfillment processes.
• Experience supporting manufactured products or operations within a manufacturing setting is preferred.