Logistics Coordinator

Tech Defenders
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2024 CLOSED ON 1/26/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Tech Defenders?

WHO we are is a fast-growing, environmentally-conscious technology company made up of innovators and limit pushers.

WHAT we do is recover, revive and reuse technology. Our expertise in repair and refurbishing allows us to breathe life into used technology and distribute it into the secondary market.

HOW we do it is by allowing our work to be guided by our three core values that inspire us every day - Find A Way, Elevate Others, and See What You’re Capable Of. Check out a bit about our culture.

Tech Defenders is looking for an Logistics Coordinator to drive our inbound and outbound logistics efforts, compliance requirements and coordinate our customer focused pickups. We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of building and maintaining processes as our company increases device, accessory and supplies volume.


The Logistics Coordinator will:

  • First and foremost, embrace and live our core values. Beyond skills, education or experience, we only advance talent to our team who align with our driven, team-focused and collaborative culture.
  • Apply their 1-3 years of progressive operations and logistics experience.
  • Direct all inbound and outbound product to ensure safe and efficient transportation of goods. Maintain our list of transportation providers both domestically and internationally.
  • Participate in the procurement process from requisition to purchase order and successfully solve problems relating to delivery, supply, service, payment and purchase order closing.
  • Manage activities related to supplies and parts or accessories purchasing.
  • Focus on tools and metrics that maximize capacity and resource utilization.
  • Develop and maintain procedures for coordination of logistics with other functional areas such as sales, finance, production or quality assurance. We need someone who can roll their sleeves up and dig into our ever-evolving processes.
  • Manage company vehicles, including compliance, maintenance and trip coordination.
  • Promote a culture of safety, learning and continuous improvement.
  • Exercise their strong negotiation skills when working with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
  • Utilize their strong organizational skills, attention to detail and technical competence to work in our ERP system NetSuite.


Tech Defenders is proud to reward its valued team members with:

  • A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match as well as your choice of health plans and dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
  • Discounted tech devices for you and your friends and family.
  • Casual dress code with free TD swag and branded gear.
  • Paid holidays, PTO and paid volunteer time for you to also recover and revive.
  • Interactive events, parties, community service projects, awards, etc.
  • Rap videos. Yep, we occasionally write songs about what fun we’re having and have been known to throw down some crisp lyrics.
  • Excellent opportunities to communicate, collaborate, and connect. You’ll have the autonomy to be able to put your stamp on things, while benefiting from the collective expertise of the team.
  • Growth and development opportunities to expand the role and your impact on the business as well as regular continuing professional development support to help you advance your career.

If this sounds like the perfect culture for you, dust off your resume and apply today. We’d love to chat with you.

Equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $38,800 - $49,100

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