Senior Logistics Coordinator

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Logistics Coordinator to support complex domestic and international shipping operations from our Danbury HQ. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical ability with hands-on coordination experience and can confidently work with clients, factories, transportation partners, and internal teams. The role also offers an opportunity to contribute to operational improvements while helping guide team performance and service quality.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the review and approval of shipping paperwork to ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and ready for execution.

• Develop master carton label templates for production partners and verify final label proofs before release to confirm accuracy.

• Monitor parcel shipments, follow up directly with carriers on delivery exceptions, and resolve documentation-related issues quickly.

• Submit freight bookings through customer systems and coordinate shipping schedules and requirements with manufacturing partners.

• Prepare detailed shipment specifications for air and ocean moves and gather pricing information for internal evaluation.

• Work closely with freight forwarders and carrier partners to support rate reviews, shipment planning, and transport execution.

• Maintain open order tracking records and provide clear status updates to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Address day-to-day logistics questions promptly while keeping customers and colleagues informed of important developments.

• Evaluate logistics processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen operational performance.

• Support compliance documentation, partner with leadership on operational initiatives, and contribute to team guidance and development.

Requirements • Proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, supply chain operations, import/export coordination, or a closely related field.

• Advanced Excel capabilities with strong comfort handling data analysis, reporting, and operational tracking.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat in a fast-paced business environment.

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to catch errors in documentation before they affect shipment execution.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working across cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, use sound judgment, and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal oversight.

• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or supervising team members, including collaboration with both onsite and remote employees.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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