Logistics Coordinator - customs and documents (Des Moines, IA)

Bright Kestrel Press Group is a printer and publisher in Des Moines serving local and national clients. We are hiring a Logistics Coordinator to take on customs and documents. You would join a small organisation of about 142 people based in Des Moines. What you will do • Coordinate with drivers, carriers and warehouse staff. • Schedule pickups and deliveries and keep customers informed of timing. • Track shipments and resolve delays and damage claims. • Prepare documents such as bills of lading and proofs of delivery. • Report on on-time performance for customer orders. What we are looking for • Strong phone and email manner. • Comfort with a transport-management system or spreadsheets. • One or more years in logistics, dispatch or transportation. Nice to have • Experience with customer orders. • Knowledge of freight terms. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Des Moines. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.