Transportation and Inventory Operations Coordinator

Step into the Flow of Goods

Picture your day starting with a quick scan of inbound and outbound schedules, then checking stock positions before a shipment lands. You coordinate with carriers, verify receiving paperwork, and keep inventory levels dialed in. Between calls with suppliers and third-party logistics partners, you plan loads in a transportation management system, assist with warehouse management system rollouts, and dive into performance dashboards built from SQL and Tableau. When an exception pops up, you lead a root-cause review and tighten the process. That’s a typical day for our part-time Transportation and Inventory Operations Coordinator.

What You’ll Handle

• Own daily shipping and receiving coordination to keep materials moving on time.
• Maintain accurate stock levels with sound inventory control practices.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors, including contract negotiations and relationship management.
• Use transportation management systems (TMS) to plan, schedule, and execute freight strategies.
• Lead root cause analyses to uncover and fix operational gaps.
• Analyze logistics KPIs using tools such as SQL and Tableau to drive decisions.
• Partner with demand planning by sharing insights on inventory positions and freight costs.
• Support implementation and improvement of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Champion safety standards and proper material handling at all times.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid grasp of supply chain and logistics fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience in warehouse distribution and inventory control.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and vendor management.
• Proven negotiation skills for effective contract management.
• Understanding of transportation planning, freight operations, and 3PL coordination.
• Ability to analyze data with SQL, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience with ERP systems such as AS400 or MRP software.
• Mechanical aptitude related to logistics operations is a plus.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills.

Schedule, Location, and Benefits

• Job Type: Part-time
• Work Location: In person
• Benefits: Flexible schedule; Paid time off

On-Site Requirements

• Ability to Commute: Niles, MI 49120 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate: Niles, MI 49120 (Relocate before starting work required)

If optimizing logistics systems energizes you, we’d love to meet you. Help us streamline operations and elevate supply chain performance.