Logistics Administrator Job Description

Introduction:

The logistic administrator is responsible for drafting shipments based on the availability of product and customer requests. Professionals need to track orders to ensure timely deliveries and prepare various shipping documents like purchase orders and invoices. The logistic administrator job duties include coordinating supply chain procedures to maximize the quality of delivery, arrange shifts for drivers and warehouse staff, maintain an updated record of orders, suppliers and customers, supervise the various level of warehouse stock and place orders as needed, provide data to customers about the status of orders. The candidate must possess basic accounting knowledge also an understanding of logistic software.

Logistics Administrator Job Titles:

  • Logistics Administrator (Part-Time)
  • Logistics Administrator
  • Logistics Admin
  • Purchasing Administrator
  • Contract Administrator
  • Logistics Administrative Specialists
  • Trade Operations & Logistics
  • Logistic Manager

Logistics Administrator Job Summary:

We are looking to hire a successful candidate who has a degree in logistic administrator, warehouse administrator, or related field. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company with a pleasant product working environment. Main responsibilities include coordinating outbound and inbound material shipment, coding freight bills, account reconciliation, auditing invoices for accuracy and resolving any identifies discrepancies, creating various reports including shipment history data and delivery charges for all carriers, creating invoices and credit memos when necessary, updating tracking status on a daily and weekly basis, document record and track all manifest, interact with client cost guard custom and third-party vendors, assist in maintaining and evaluating database, communicate changes with the logistic manager in a clear manner, and provide administrative assistance to team members.

Logistics Administrator Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist with freight income program ensuring timely delivery of inside collect and backhaul shipments
  • Enlists and qualify various carriers and manage claims and pallet recovery programs
  • Work with manufacturers and other shippers to find outbound loads
  • Assist with the claim recovery program
  • Ensured loads are booked and delivered on time
  • Assists in search for carriers to cover loads in problem areas
  • Qualify carriers and maintain accurate rate, contract, and insurance record
  • Identify backhaul pickups that do not meet the minimum requirement for revenue
  • Review daily purchase order to build optimal consolidation to achieve maximum revenue
  • Assists in establishing freight cost with vendors
  • Assist in negotiating contracts rate and condition with the carrier
  • Aid in the administration of pallets owed to vendor program
  • Book loads with the apt vendor

Logistics Administrator Skills and Qualification:

  • Bachelor degree in any field
  • Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in the logistic field
  • Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
  • Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
  • Attention to detail, prioritization skill and time management
  • Maintain a strong relationship with key groups
  • Motivational and communication skill
  • Willing to travel and must be a US citizen
  • Proficient with MS Office and MRP system
  • Demonstrate the ability to build strong customer and team relationships
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and handle multiple responsibilities

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