Logistics Coordinator

About Us:

Frontera Textile Distributors, LLC processes and distributes new and used clothing and overstock general merchandise and household goods doing business as Novotex Mayoreo and Mastex Ropa y Zapatos Usados. Our affiliated companies include Rio Grande Trade and Auction and Black Friday’s Daily Discount Store.

Our Mission:

At Frontera, we build long-term partnerships with wholesale customers, vendors, and team members; we add value through the processing and sales of clothing, shoes and general merchandise We are a dynamic and growing textile company dedicated to delivering resale products.

Role Summary:

The Freight and Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for managing the end-to-end logistics of acquiring and transporting approximately 20-25 truckloads of liquidation merchandise weekly. These responsibilities also include the imports and exports of goods for all sales channels. This critical role ensures a consistent and efficient supply chain that supports our diverse sales channels across bin stores, wholesale, and online auction platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage freight procurement for 20-25 truckloads of liquidation and secondhand textiles inventory per week
• Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers, freight brokers, and shipping companies
• Plan and optimize transportation routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
• Manage load planning, scheduling, and tracking of inbound merchandise
• Coordinate loading and unloading of trailer and container logistics for warehouses in El Paso
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation for all freight movements and compliance for international trade.
• Manage transportation budgets and negotiate competitive shipping rates
• Troubleshoot and resolve any shipping-related issues or delays
• Maintain detailed records of all freight transactions and shipping costs
• Work closely with the purchasing team to align logistics with inventory acquisition strategies
• Schedules shipments to ensure delivery by promised deadlines.
• Receives orders and assigns shipments to appropriate carriers.
• Monitors inventory via an internal resource system or similar control systems.
• Assists customer service representatives with order status inquiries and special customer needs.
• Resolves delivery problems.
• Analyzes inventory procedures; recommends updates and improvements to supervisor..
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Monitor shipping schedules and proactively identify potential delays or disruptions, implementing contingency plans as needed to minimize impact on delivery timelines.
• Coordinate and schedule the transportation of goods from suppliers to our facilities and from our facilities to various domestic and international destinations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements.
• Prepare and process import and/or export documentation for international shipments, including commercial invoices, packing lists, sea bill of ladings, and other import or export documents, in accordance with international trade regulations.

Required skills/abilities:

• Coordinate and manage freight procurement for 20-25 truckloads of liquidation and secondhand textiles inventory per week
• Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers, freight brokers, and shipping companies
• Plan and optimize transportation routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
• Manage load planning, scheduling, and tracking of inbound merchandise
• Coordinate loading and unloading of trailer and container logistics for warehouses in El Paso
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation for all freight movements and compliance for international trade.
• Manage transportation budgets and negotiate competitive shipping rates
• Troubleshoot and resolve any shipping-related issues or delays
• Maintain detailed records of all freight transactions and shipping costs
• Work closely with the purchasing team to align logistics with inventory acquisition strategies
• Schedules shipments to ensure delivery by promised deadlines.
• Receives orders and assigns shipments to appropriate carriers.
• Monitors inventory via an internal resource system or similar control systems.
• Assists customer service representatives with order status inquiries and special customer needs.
• Resolves delivery problems.
• Analyzes inventory procedures; recommends updates and improvements to supervisor..
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Monitor shipping schedules and proactively identify potential delays or disruptions, implementing contingency plans as needed to minimize impact on delivery timelines.
• Coordinate and schedule the transportation of goods from suppliers to our facilities and from our facilities to various domestic and international destinations, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements.
• Prepare and process import and/or export documentation for international shipments, including commercial invoices, packing lists, sea bill of ladings, and other import or export documents, in accordance with international trade regulations.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

• 3-5 years of experience in freight coordination, transportation management, or similar logistics role

• Strong understanding of trucking logistics and transportation management

• Proven ability to manage multiple shipments and complex logistics simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with vendors, drivers, and internal teams

• Proficiency in logistics software such as gustaf.shipply.com and Microsoft Office suite

• Advanced problem-solving and organizational skills

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) a plus, but not required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including standing, walking, and lifting as needed.
• Must be willing to work in a warehouse which is not climate controlled and experiences low temperatures in winter and high temperatures in summer.

Frontera Textile Distributors is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.