Inbound Logistics Coordinator(Contract)|Waterloo

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Primary Details

• Flexible Role in Waterloo: Inbound Logistics Coordinator
• Employer: ALDI (Hiring in Waterloo)
• Based in: Waterloo, IA (a key business district)
• This Waterloo-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our ALDI team in Waterloo, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Waterloo, a key hub for the Transportation And Logistics industry.

Rewards

• Pay: $23-$28/Hour (approx. $53.6k/Year)
• Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Project-based work with clear objectives.

Responsibilities

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Waterloo location.

Company Overview

ALDI is a renowned retail grocery leader operating thousands of high-efficiency stores across the United States. Guided by values of simplicity, responsibility, and consistency, ALDI provides high-quality everyday groceries at unmatched prices. ALDI is widely recognized for treating its employees with respect, offering industry-leading compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and clear supply chain leadership development tracks.

Role Description

As an ALDI Inbound Logistics Coordinator, you focus specifically on managing inbound freight scheduling, supplier delivery dock appointments, and transport carrier coordination for our regional distribution center. You oversee inbound shipment manifests, track agricultural and manufacturing delivery trucks in transit, manage dock appointment software, and resolve receiving delays. Your work ensures that warehouse receiving teams have a balanced, predictable flow of incoming product pallets throughout the shift. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence inside the distribution facility office (no remote work available).

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage inbound supplier delivery dock appointments using warehouse scheduling software.
• Track inbound freight shipments in transit, communicating arrival updates to warehouse receiving leads.
• Verify supplier purchase orders (PO), shipment manifests, and bill of lading (BOL) documentation.
• Resolve carrier dock detention issues, appointment re-scheduling, and delivery discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain communication with central procurement teams regarding vendor delivery performance metrics.
• Generate inbound volume reports, tracking receiving dock throughput and carrier compliance rates.
• Assist logistics managers with carrier performance evaluations and vendor compliance documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in inbound logistics, freight receiving coordination, or supply chain administration.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, ERP, and dock scheduling software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Job Type & Schedule

• Job Type: Full-Time (100% On-Site).
• Schedule: Full-time schedule with emphasis on morning and daytime operational hours.

Benefits & Perks

• Top-tier hourly base pay with guaranteed annual wage progression.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time staff.
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching funds.
• Paid vacation, personal days, and paid holiday premiums.
• Direct promotion pathways to Transportation Supervisor and Supply Chain Specialist roles.