"I think a good logistics coordinator should have a keen eye for detail. This allows them to make informed decisions and keep track of all their shipments. They should also have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Logistics coordinators work closely with a team, so they should be able to build strong professional relationships and motivate their colleagues."

"To streamline the shipping and transportation process at my last company, I talked to my supervisors about implementing less than truckload shipping. We partnered with a warehouse nearby and both fill trailers halfway to ensure our shipments can go out quickly, as we don't need to wait until they're full. This cut shipping times almost in half, so everyone was happy."

"One of the biggest shipping issues I've had was an entire truckload of packages arriving at the wrong place. Our driver picked up the wrong order form and delivered the shipment four hours away in the wrong direction. The client needed the shipment that day, so we packed her order again and shipped it off quickly. Thankfully, we had enough product to recreate the order. When the original truck came back, we simply unpacked it and put the inventory back. I talked to the driver about double-checking every order form before they leave in the future."

"If a customer received a damaged product, I would start by apologizing and letting them know I will send them a new shipment right away. After putting the order through, I would investigate how the damage happened to try to prevent it from happening again. If necessary, I would complete any damaged product paperwork."

"In my previous position, I always started my day by checking my e-mails and voicemails to see if clients had any questions or concerns I needed to address. I would then start preparing our shipments for the day to ensure we meet our deadlines. I would end my day with any necessary paperwork or meetings."

"In my previous position, I negotiated with one of our biggest suppliers to stay within our budget. They wanted to raise the price of one of our weekly orders. The price increase would be out of our budget, but I enjoyed working with the supplier, so I proposed a larger weekly order. The supplier was happy with the consistent business and I was able to stay within the budget."

"I would describe my management style as authoritarian, which helps me provide clear directions and responsibilities to my team. It creates a more productive workplace as no one is confused about what they should be doing. I do also consider my team's input as hearing different perspectives is a great way to make informed decisions."

"To ensure my work environment is safe, I wear the proper PPE, such as steel-toe shoes and safety vests. I encourage my team to do the same and post information sheets around the warehouse about the correct PPE. I also ensure walkways and doorways are clear of debris or packages so there are no tripping or fire hazards."

"To reduce distribution costs, I always try to partner with other shippers. This allows us to ship products together when they are going to the same place, saving time and money. I also try to encourage customers to make larger orders by building strong professional relationships with them. Larger orders will cut shipping costs as we will be spending less money constantly shipping small orders."

"Supply chain management is overseeing a product from development to delivery. This includes every aspect of the development and distribution of products, such as the finances, deadlines and people involved. Supply chains are used to make processes more efficient and affordable. Essentially, supply chain management is an outline of how a company will create a product all the way to how and when they will ship it."

"I did have one disagreement with a colleague once where they insisted a truck had left on time, but I could see it outside the warehouse still. They showed me that their pre-departure checklist was complete and the order form the truck driver takes was missing. We walked out to the truck and saw that it had all of their orders on it still, but no driver. Upon further investigation..."

"To stay organised, I carry around a planner. My planner has daily, weekly, and monthly entries that allow me to plan all of my tasks and deadlines. I create a daily to-do list as well with my highest priority tasks at the top to ensure I get them done first."

"To measure my success as a logistics coordinator, I look at a number of metrics. I consider delivery frequency. If we're making a lot of deliveries successfully, we are doing well. I also look at turnaround times and journey times. I want deliveries to be as efficient as possible, so the smaller those numbers are, the better. Finally, I consider how full our vehicles are. I don't want to send out empty or half-empty trucks continuously, so the fuller they are, the better."

"I have recently learned how to use a new project management software called ClickUp. ClickUp helped me be more productive and stay organised as I can manage budgets, track milestones and keep track of inventory with it."

"In my previous role, I used Rose Rocket's transportation management software. This helped me track our shipments and customers more efficiently. I also used FreightPOP for creating invoices, printing labels, and establishing budgets. I would also be happy to learn how to use any new software or tools that you prefer."