Specialist Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Global Workplace and Enterprise Services is seeking a highly motivated individuals for a Logistics Coordinator role to work onsite in our Rahway, NJ, Warehouse.

The transportation coordinator manages the daily activities of the warehouse supply chain.  Using organization, communication and problem-solving skills, the incumbent will coordinate transportation, warehousing and delivery activities to ensure goods easily move to/from the warehouse to the 3rd party destination. This position will act as the central hub between suppliers, warehouses, carriers, and customers, handling documentation, troubleshooting shipping delays, and maintaining accurate records to optimize logistics processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating with shipping companies, logistics partner, 3rd party warehouse, freight carriers and warehouse team

• Tracking inventory levels and reconciling discrepancies

• Maintaining accurate data in transportation and warehousing inventory systems, such as SAP

• Identifying and resolving route inefficiencies or shipping delays

• Ensuring compliance with transportation regulations

• Managing bills of lading and other shipping documentation, such as packing lists and proof of delivery

• Preparing daily, weekly or monthly logistics reports, including on-time delivery (OTD) reports

• General administrative duties as required by Warehouse Operations Manager

 

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or higher

 

Required Experience and Skills

• Over 2 years of hands-on experience operating in a GMP-compliant environment, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards

• Proficiency in computer systems and applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate both independently and as a part of a team.

• Excellent customer service skills to negotiate and communicate with collaborators

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions

• Ability to understand freight documentation and compliance requirements

• Proficiency with data analysis and inventory tracking software

• Experience in shipping, logistics/warehouse/ inventory management roles.

• DOT / Hazardous materials shipment trained/ certified

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Required Skills:

Clinical Supply Chain Management, Consumer Relations, Customer Service Management, Data Analysis, Data Management, Document Management, Driving Continuous Improvement, Foreign Trade, Hazardous Materials Transportation, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Inventory Tracking, Logistics Management, Production Planning, Quality Management, Shipping Documents, Supply Change Management, Transportation Logistics, Transportation Management, Warehouse Inventory, Warehouse Storage

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$79,200.00 - $124,700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

06/26/2026

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