Logistics 

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator - Shipping, Receiving & Inventory Management
Division: BDS General
Location: Rochester, MN
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (40+ hours per week)
Salary: $23.4 - $29.61 per hour (Performance-Based Pay)
Lunch: 30-Minute Unpaid Lunch Break (Mandatory)
Breaks: Two 15-Minute Paid Breaks (Mandatory)

Company Overview:

BDS Contract Door & Hardware Co. is a leading national distributor and integrated solutions provider specializing in commercial construction. With a diverse range of products, including doors, hardware, specialty items, and electronic access control devices—we serve both new construction and renovation projects. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, integrity, and long-standing relationships in the commercial construction industry.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage daily shipping, receiving, and inventory operations. This key role will involve overseeing the flow of goods, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of products, managing inventory levels, and maintaining an organized, efficient warehouse. The Logistics Coordinator will work closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time and in compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shipping & Receiving: Oversee all inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring that products are correctly received, inspected, and stored, and that shipments are accurately prepared and sent to customers. Ensure all necessary shipping documentation is completed.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels in the warehouse. Perform regular stock counts, track inventory movement, and maintain accurate records to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
  • Order Fulfillment: Coordinate the picking, packing, and shipping of orders. Ensure that all customer orders are processed in a timely manner and that the correct items are shipped to the correct locations.
  • Warehouse Organization: Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and properly labeled. Maintain storage systems to ensure that items are easy to locate, minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
  • Vendor & Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of materials and products. Communicate regularly with vendors to ensure accurate lead times and inventory replenishment.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Prepare shipping manifests, track shipments, and maintain inventory records. Provide reports to management on inventory levels, shipping performance, and order statuses.
  • Quality Control: Inspect products during receiving and shipping processes to ensure that they meet company standards and are free from damage or defects. Coordinate the return of damaged goods with vendors or carriers.
  • Shipping Logistics: Work closely with external shipping carriers to arrange pick-ups and deliveries. Negotiate shipping rates and ensure that cost-effective methods are used for domestic and international shipments.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure that all warehouse operations comply with safety regulations. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
  • Customer Service: Provide support to the customer service team in resolving shipping discrepancies, returns, or other issues related to deliveries.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or construction-related environment.
  • Inventory Management: Proficiency in managing inventory, including stock rotation, cycle counting, and working with inventory management software.
  • Shipping & Receiving Knowledge: Experience with shipping processes, including preparing shipping documents, understanding freight classifications, and coordinating with freight carriers.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail to ensure that all shipments and inventory are accurately managed.
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management software, and shipping platforms (e.g., FedEx, UPS, freight carriers). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues related to inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, and shipping delays.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and carry heavy packages, stand for extended periods, and operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
  • Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team to achieve organizational goals.
  • Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Forklift Certification: Previous experience operating a forklift or pallet jack, and a forklift certification is preferred.
  • Logistics Software Experience: Experience using logistics and warehouse management software (WMS) to track inventory, shipments, and deliveries.
  • Customer Service Experience: Prior experience providing customer service or managing relationships with vendors, suppliers, or shipping carriers.
  • Knowledge of Shipping Regulations: Familiarity with shipping regulations, including international shipping requirements and customs documentation.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong math and matching skills
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Proficient at service or sales software
  • Experience in project coordination.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam or equivalent .pdf editor.
  • Work effectively in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Be able to manage multiple projects at the same time.

 

 Benefits include:

 

BDS Contract Door & Hardware Co. is partnered with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), allowing us to offer our employees access to a variety of better, more affordable benefits. The PEO helps streamline many administrative functions like payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and workers' compensation.

  • Motivosity Rebates Bucks:
    Motivosity is a cloud-based software for BDS employees to promote positive employee engagement in the workplace. BDS sets goals to reward employees with dollar rebates to achieve and get recognition for going up and beyond. Employees are given $5 per month to pass and receive funds from peers as a thank you or recognition of doing an outstanding job.
  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Product Discount
  • 401K Plans (up to a 4.5% Employer Match)
  • Paid Time Off (2+ weeks starting)
  • Medical Plans (starting at $FREE Premium paid for by BDS)
  • Dental Plans (starting at $FREE Premium paid for by BDS)
  • Vision Plans (starting at $FREE Premium paid for by BDS)
  • FSA Spending Account
  • HSA Savings Account
  • Life Insurance (BDS pays for $10K in coverage per employee)
  • Supplemental Life Plans (starting at $0.62 per pay period)
  • Short Term Disability Plans (starting at $1.80 per pay period)
  • Long Term Disability Plans (starting at $6.38 per pay period)
  • Legal Assistance Plan (starting at $3.92 per pay period)
  • Accidental Insurance Plans (starting at $1.92 per pay period)
  • Critical Illness Insurance Plans (starting at $1.58 per pay period)
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans (starting at $4.71 per pay period

 

Benefits are voluntary and available during open enrollment. Open enrollment occurs when you first join the company, or if you experience a life-changing event, such as marriage or the birth of a child. Additionally, open enrollment takes place at least once a year, typically starting in January, giving you the opportunity to review and adjust your benefits plan.

Please note that all listed products and pricing are subject to change with a 30-day notice. The pricing provided is current at the time of this posting but may differ once you are hired.