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Job Title: Logistics Coordinator / 1st Shift

Req ID: 50074

Job Location (Short): Mountain Home, AR, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Logistics Coordinator to support daily shipping, transportation, and inventory activities in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This role coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, prepares shipping and invoicing documentation, partners with carriers and brokers, supports customer communication, and helps maintain inventory accuracy and operational flow. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities, solve problems quickly, and work effectively across warehouse, customer service, and transportation functions.

This position is located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and is a 1st Shift position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments, including parcel, expedited, and specialty orders.
• Schedule freight pickups and trailer movements, working directly with carriers, brokers, dispatch personnel, and drivers to ensure on-time execution.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation such as bills of lading, waybills, invoices, proof-of-delivery files, and other required shipment records.
• Complete goods issue and invoicing-related transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review orders for shipment priority, packaging requirements, and transportation mode selection to support customer commitments and efficient distribution.
• Coordinate customer communication regarding shipment status, transportation questions, and order-related issues, including direct contact with specialized or high-touch customers when needed.
• Approve or support freight-rate decisions and help monitor transportation costs for domestic and export shipments.
• Maintain inventory integrity through reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, cycle count support, and correction of transactional errors.
• Support accurate packing, labeling, pick/pack execution, and specialty-order handling, including discrete or mil-spec requirements where applicable.
• Create or maintain export-related documentation and coordinate customs paperwork when international shipments require it.
• Investigate shipment issues, delays, damage claims, and proof-of-delivery requests, then coordinate corrective actions with internal and external partners.
• Assist with package-change approvals, job card error corrections, and other shipping or inventory corrections needed to support order accuracy.
• Perform or support loading, unloading, and trailer movement activities when operationally required.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas in alignment with 5-S and site safety expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cross-functional problem solving, and support of departmental goals.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, transportation coordination, warehouse operations, or supply chain support.
• Very strong computer and data-entry skills, including experience with ERP or shipping systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal teams, customers, carriers, and brokers.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation and Valid Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international shipping, export documents, or customs-related paperwork.
• Working knowledge of SAP, TMS, WMS, or similar logistics systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation, freight issue resolution, and shipment documentation control.

Key Skills

• Shipment scheduling and transportation coordination.
• Documentation accuracy and invoice/BOL processing.
• Inventory control and discrepancy resolution.
• Customer service and cross-functional communication.
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Very proficient with Microsoft Excel and other office products.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This role can be high stress. It requires time in both office and warehouse settings and can involve standing, walking, lifting, loading/unloading.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear PPE for full day. This includes safety glasses, hearing protection and safety toe shoes.
• First shift position: 6:45 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, with the ability to work overtime as needed. This includes coming in or staying over for up to 4 hours and weekends.

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.