Logistics Coordinator

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Date: Jul 31, 2025

Location: Fort Smith, AR, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

 

We, at Peterson Chemical Technology a Leggett & Platt Inc. company, are searching for a(n) Logistics Coordinator within our logistics team to help support our bedding business.  Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883?  That’s right!  In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885.  Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

 

As a Logistics Coordinator II you will have the opportunity to work with suppliers and customers to move, store and manage bulk chemical shipments on six different continents.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by helping to deliver unique chemicals to foam and bedding companies worldwide to manufacture the high-quality comfort products we design and believe in.  The team you will be working with is efficient, detail orientated and collaborative, and values customer and vendor relationships and excellence of work.

 

So, what will you be doing as a Logistics Coordinator?

  • Coordinating the shipment and distribution of products through manufacturing, warehouses, and terminals.
  • Tracking shipments, communicating with service providers, assisting customers, and resolving shipment issues and complaints.
  • Preparing and maintaining shipping paperwork, records, and digital databases.
  • Managing costs related to logistics activities and liaising with service providers.
  • Monitoring inventory levels, adjusting forecasts based on usage changes.

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • 5+ years of previous experience in closely related field.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and manage deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Good analytical and mathematical skills.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

 

Things we consider a plus:

  • Experience with overseas shipments and bulk chemical storage
  • A degree in logistics or related field
  • Experience in MS Dynamics

 

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

 

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

 

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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