Sr. Specialist, Warehouse & Logistics Transportation Coordinator (Rahway, NJ)

Job Description

The Warehouse Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse, coordinating shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. This role ensures timely delivery, proper documentation, and effective collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and carriers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including scheduling deliveries and pickups

• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate stock records in warehouse management systems (WMS)

• Track shipments and resolve any delays, discrepancies, or damages

• Prepare shipping and receiving documentation (e.g., bills of lading, packing lists)

• Communicate with suppliers, carriers, and internal departments to ensure smooth operations

• Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts and audits

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and shipping requirements

• Assist in optimizing warehouse layout and logistics processes for improved efficiency

• Investigate and resolve inventory and shipping discrepancies

• Maintain organized warehouse records and reporting systems

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, transportation or supply chain coordination.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with inventory control systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Knowledge of logistics regulations and shipping compliance

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and/or ERP systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods

Work Environment:

• Warehouse setting with exposure to varying temperatures, equipment, and noise levels.

• May require occasional overtime depending on operational needs.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail

• Time management

• Team collaboration

• Customer service orientation

• Analytical thinking

MSJR

Required Skills:

Logistics, Supply Chain Logistics, Transportation Management, Warehouse Inventory

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

06/12/2026

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