Logistics Analyst / Coordinator

Description Department: Operations / Supply Chain Location: North Charleston, South Carolina Reports To: Operations Manager (interim) FLSA Classification: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Logistics Analyst / Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and coordinating domestic truck transportation for Mainstream Pine Products' third-party and tolling movements. This position manages shipment activity from order release through delivery confirmation, including carrier booking, pickup and delivery scheduling, shipment tracking, and coordination of bulk-product transloading into drums and totes. The Logistics Analyst / Coordinator works closely with carriers, third-party logistics providers, transloading facilities, tolling partners, Customer Service, and plant personnel to support timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and reliable product movement. This position and the Transportation Coordinator provide reciprocal backup coverage to maintain continuity of domestic transportation operations. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Transportation Scheduling and Shipment Coordination Schedule and coordinate domestic truck shipments for third-party, tolling, and transloading movements. Book carriers and confirm equipment availability, shipment quantities, pickup requirements, and delivery appointments. Track shipments from order release through delivery confirmation and maintain current shipment-status information. Identify and resolve transportation delays, missed appointments, equipment availability issues, and other disruptions. Communicate shipment status, schedule changes, and delivery concerns to Customer Service, Operations, and other affected stakeholders. Transloading and Partner Coordination Coordinate the transfer of bulk product into drums and totes at third-party transloading facilities and terminals. Confirm transloading schedules, quantities, packaging requirements, and associated documentation. Coordinate with tolling partners, transloading facilities, carriers, and plant personnel to align product availability with transportation schedules. Work with logistics vendors responsible for administrative and insurance-related activities to ensure their work aligns with shipment requirements. Documentation, Systems, and Invoice Review Prepare, review, and verify shipping documents, including bills of lading and other required shipment paperwork. Maintain accurate shipment, receipt, transfer, and related inventory records in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other logistics systems. Review freight and transloading invoices against agreed rates and services; identify and escalate discrepancies for resolution. Maintain organized transportation records and provide shipment information needed to resolve delivery, documentation, or billing issues. Team Support and Operational Coverage Provide backup coverage for the Transportation Coordinator during vacations, absences, and periods of increased shipment activity. Participate in shared on-call coverage and respond to transportation issues outside normal business hours as assigned. Support other transportation modes and related logistics activities as needed. Additional Responsibilities Identify opportunities to improve scheduling, communication, documentation accuracy, and transportation execution. Work collaboratively with Operations, Customer Service, plant personnel, and external logistics partners. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office environment at MPP's North Charleston corporate office. Site visits may involve exposure to industrial operating environments, including noise, chemicals, odors, and moving equipment. Adherence to applicable site safety procedures and PPE requirements is mandatory during facility visits. Occasional travel to terminals and third-party partner locations is required. Work Schedule Full-time, on-site position, Monday through Friday. Participation in shar…

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