Logistics Coordinator

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION DETAILS: Remote; preferred residence in Memphis, TN or Dallas, TX

WORK HOURS: Standard working hours are Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. Availability to work weekend & off-hour events is required.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%-25%, high for first year due to onsite training.

BASE PAY RATE: $60,000-$63,000 DOE   

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a member of the Logistics team, the Logistics Coordinator is a critical role and is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the supply chain operations of a company.  Logistics Coordinator ensures efficient transportation, storage, and distribution of goods while maintaining high levels of accuracy and customer satisfaction. This position does have the flexibility to work remotely; onsite presence will be required for training and meetings on an ongoing basis.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Transportation & Shipping Coordination
  • Plan and track shipments through process to ensure on-time delivery
  • Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third party logistics providers
  • Arrange transportation for incoming and outgoing shipments;
  • Quote freight with carriers and select cost effective quotes
• Order Processing & Documentation
  • Process shipping and receiving documentation, such as bills of lading and invoices
  • Maintain accurate records of shipments, costs, and schedules.
  • Partner with compliance team to ensure compliance with customs regulations and international shipping requirements
• Supplier & Vendor Coordination
  • Communicate with suppliers and vendors to manage delivery schedules
  • Resolve any shipment or supply chain issues promptly
• Customer Service & Support
  • Provide tracking updates and shipment details to internal and external customers
  • Handle any logistics-related inquiries or complaints.
  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by maintaining efficient operations.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Maintain knowledge of import/export & domestic shipping regulations
  • Implement best practices for risk management and logistics efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Great attention to detail and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to solve complex problems independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to travel up to 10 -25%

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred) or 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation
• 2-5 years’ experience in domestic shipping (FTL, LTL, Parcel) and Import/Export Shipping (Air, LCL, Container)
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required
• Proficiency in logistics software (AS400 strongly preferred) and with Microsoft Outlook and Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office, warehouse, and event environment. 

In the office, this is largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.  Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PCs, laptop, and telephone will be required. In the warehouse, physically demanding work may be required.  The ability to often lift heavy items is essential.

During events, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (five hours plus) is required.  The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message, and email is required.  The ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.