Logistics Operations Coordinator

❖ Transportation Management Systems (TMS): TMS tools are essential for managing and optimizing transportation operations, including route planning, carrier selection, load optimization, and tracking. 

• Oracle Transportation Management
• SAP Transportation Management
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Transportation Management)
• MercuryGate
• Descartes Systems Group
  

❖ Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): WMS tools help in efficiently managing warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, picking and packing, and warehouse optimization. 

• Manhattan Associates
• HighJump (now Körber)
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Warehouse Management)
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management
• Oracle Warehouse Management
  

❖ Fleet Management Software: Fleet management tools are used to monitor and manage company vehicles, including maintenance schedules, fuel consumption, driver tracking, and compliance. 

• Fleetio
• Omnitracs
• KeepTruckin
• Verizon Connect
• Geotab
  

❖ Inventory Management Systems: Inventory management tools help in tracking and optimizing inventory levels, managing stock locations, forecasting demand, and ensuring accurate stock replenishment. 

• Fishbowl Inventory
• Cin7
• TradeGecko
• InFlow Inventory
• Zoho Inventory
  

❖ Supply Chain Visibility Tools:  provide real-time visibility into the end-to-end supply chain, enabling Logistics Operations Managers to track shipments, monitor inventory levels, and identify potential disruptions. 

• Shippeo
• FourKites
• project44
• Transporeon
• Elemica
  

❖ Freight Forwarding Software: Freight forwarding tools facilitate the coordination and management of international shipments, including customs documentation, freight tracking, and freight rate management. 

• CargoWise
• Flexport
• Descartes Systems Group
• Kuebix TMS
• WiseTech Global
  

❖ Route Optimization Software: help in optimizing delivery routes based on factors such as distance, traffic, vehicle capacity, and time windows, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.

• OptimoRoute
• Routific
• WorkWave Route Manager
• Roadnet Anywhere
• Onfleet
  

❖ Data Analytics and Reporting Tools: Analytics tools provide insights and performance metrics related to logistics operations, helping in identifying trends, optimizing processes, and making data-driven decisions. 

• Tableau
• Microsoft Power BI
• IBM Cognos
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• Qlik Sense
  

❖ Document Management Systems: Document management tools help in storing, organizing, and retrieving logistics-related documents such as bills of lading, shipping invoices, and customs documentation. 

• Box
• SharePoint
• Google Drive
• Dropbox Business
• M-Files
  

❖ Collaboration and Communication Tools:  facilitate effective communication and collaboration among logistics teams, stakeholders, and partners, enabling seamless coordination and information sharing. 

• Microsoft Teams
• Slack
• Asana
• Trello
• Basecamp

• Coordinate and oversee the logistics activities of the organization, including transportation, inventory management, and order fulfillment
• Ensure timely delivery of products to customers and efficient movement of goods through the supply chain
• Communicate with suppliers, carriers, and customers to ensure that orders are processed and delivered on time and in compliance with all regulations and requirements
• Manage and maintain inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock and prevent stockouts
• Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, order accuracy, and transportation costs, and make recommendations for improvement
• Develop and implement logistics plans, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and transactions, and provide regular reports to management
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to logistics and transportation
• Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, production, and customer service, to ensure seamless coordination and integration of logistics activities
• Stay up-to-date with the latest logistics trends, technologies, and regulations, and make recommendations to improve the company's logistics operations.