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Logistics coordinator resume example

A one-page resume for a logistics coordinator in the first two years of the job. Logistics managers hire coordinators who keep freight moving and costs down without being chased, so the bullets show volume, on-time performance and money saved.

Logistics coordinator resume example, page 1 of 1Amara DelacroixLogistics Coordinatoramara.delacroix@example.com · (912) 555-0121 · Savannah, GA · linkedin.com/in/amaradelacroixSummaryLogistics coordinator with almost two years at a freight forwarder serving the Port of Savannah. I book andtrack import containers from vessel to warehouse door, keep customers informed before they need to ask, andwatch demurrage and detention days like money, because they are.ExperienceLogistics CoordinatorJan 2025 – PresentCoastal Gateway Logistics · Savannah, GA•Coordinate 60 to 80 import containers a week for 15 retail and manufacturing customers, from arrival noticeto delivery appointment.•Cut demurrage and detention charges on my accounts from $41,000 to $14,000 a quarter by bookingdrayage before vessel arrival and tracking free time daily.•Book and track shipments in CargoWise and send daily status reports; customer on-time delivery rose from89% to 96%.•Audit 300 carrier invoices a month against rate confirmations, catching about $3,500 a month in incorrectcharges.Logistics InternMay 2024 – Aug 2024Coastal Gateway Logistics · Savannah, GA•Built an Excel tracker for 40 trucking carriers’ rates and insurance expiry dates that the team still uses.•Prepared bills of lading and delivery orders for 25 shipments a week under supervision.Customer Service Associate (Part-Time)Sep 2021 – Apr 2024Tybee Outfitters · Savannah, GA•Handled returns, special orders and shipping questions for about 60 customers a shift while in school.EducationB.B.A. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management2020 – 2024Georgia Southern University · Savannah, GA•Member, student chapter of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.SkillsCargoWise · Drayage scheduling · Ocean import process · FTL and LTL booking · Bills of lading · Incoterms 2020 ·Demurrage and detention · Freight invoice audit · Carrier relations · Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP) ·Customer communicationCertificationsSCPro Fundamentals Certificate2025Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
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What recruiters look for

  • Volume: shipments, containers, loads or orders a week, and how many customers or lanes you handle.
  • Cost awareness: freight savings, accessorial charges avoided, invoice errors caught. Coordinators who notice money get promoted.
  • Service: on-time delivery, customer updates, problems solved before the customer noticed.
  • Systems: the TMS or forwarding system (CargoWise, MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, SAP TM, Descartes) and Excel.
  • Mode knowledge: truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and the documents each needs.

Writing the summary

Say where you coordinate freight (forwarder, broker, shipper, 3PL), which modes, your volume and the result you are proudest of. Keep it to two or three sentences.

The summary in this example

Logistics coordinator with almost two years at a freight forwarder serving the Port of Savannah. I book and track import containers from vessel to warehouse door, keep customers informed before they need to ask, and watch demurrage and detention days like money, because they are.

Domestic truckload coordinator at a shipper

Transportation coordinator with two years scheduling 150 outbound truckloads a week from a food manufacturer’s two plants. I tender loads in Oracle TMS, keep 97% of pickups on time, and work with carriers on the spot when the routing guide fails.

Warehouse lead moving into logistics coordination

Shipping lead with four years in a 3PL warehouse, where I schedule 40 outbound trucks a day, build bills of lading and solve carrier delays with customers. Completed the MSSC Certified Logistics Technician and Excel training, and ready for a logistics coordinator role.

Bullet points that work

Strong lines for this role, beyond the ones in the example. Borrow the shape and put in your own numbers.

  • Scheduled 120 outbound LTL and truckload shipments a week with 98% on-time pickup.
  • Saved $68,000 a year by moving 3 regular lanes from LTL to consolidated truckloads.
  • Cleared 35 import shipments a month with the customs broker, with no holds caused by missing documents.
  • Reduced detention charges at our docks by 45% by setting appointment windows with carriers.
  • Built a weekly carrier scorecard for 25 carriers, which the manager used to cut 4 poor performers.
  • Handled 30 to 40 carrier and customer calls a day with same-day answers on shipment status.
  • Recovered $22,000 in freight damage claims in a year by documenting each one with photos and paperwork.
  • Booked air freight for 15 urgent production parts during a supplier delay, keeping the customer’s line running.
  • Trained 2 new coordinators on the TMS and the company’s routing guide.

Skills to list

Hard skills

  • A TMS or forwarding system (CargoWise, MercuryGate, Oracle TMS, SAP TM, Descartes)
  • Truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean and air basics
  • Shipping documents (bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists)
  • Incoterms 2020
  • Freight invoice auditing
  • Load tendering and carrier booking
  • Excel
  • Basic customs and import knowledge

Soft skills

  • Staying calm when shipments go wrong
  • Clear, fast communication
  • Organization across many shipments
  • Negotiation with carriers

Certifications and licenses worth listing

  • CSCMP SCPro Fundamentals: a good entry-level credential that covers the whole supply chain.
  • ASCM Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD): the next step after a few years; worth listing as in progress.
  • NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist (CCS): useful for import and export coordinators; the U.S. Customs and Border Protection broker license is the advanced option.

Length and format

One page. Summary, logistics experience with three or four bullets, then internships and part-time jobs with one or two bullets. Education can include a supply chain club or CSCMP student chapter if you graduated recently.

Common mistakes

  • Describing tasks (“tracked shipments”) without volume or results.
  • Skipping the mode. Ocean imports, LTL and truckload dispatch are different jobs; say which you do.
  • Leaving out the system you used. Many logistics teams hire for it.
  • No cost numbers. Even small savings show you think like a logistics manager.

Questions and answers

What is the difference between a logistics coordinator and a dispatcher?

Dispatchers usually assign drivers and trucks in real time for a carrier; logistics coordinators plan and book freight for a shipper, broker or forwarder. If you have done both, say so: the skills overlap.

Should I list Incoterms on my resume?

Yes, if you handle international freight. Write “Incoterms 2020” in skills, and mention a bullet where knowing who pays for what saved money or a dispute.

Do I need a degree to be a logistics coordinator?

Not always. Many coordinators come from warehouse, dispatch or customer service roles. A degree helps for larger shippers and freight forwarders, and a CSCMP or MSSC certificate can close the gap.

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