Job Description

LMC is a leading buying group for a network of independent building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also work to provide operational support with focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market share.

The Logistics Assistant supports the day-to-day functions of the LMC Logistics team through administrative, clerical, and operational assistance. This role helps ensure the accuracy of records, supports communication with carriers and vendors, and contributes to the effective tracking and coordination of railcar shipments. This position requires work in our office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays, as well as the first Monday of each month.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and current records for logistics vendors and third-party service providers.
• Manages the setup and maintenance of logistics vendors for the Analyst, ensuring both active and inactive vendors are properly maintained.
• Communicates professionally with transportation carriers, warehouse partners, internal LMC staff, and Stockholders to support shipment coordination and resolve basic inquiries.
• Reconciles, processes, and manages freight invoices, collaborating with logistics analysts to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls; take and distribute messages in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists with tracking, monitoring, and reporting of railcar shipments using internal systems and carrier platforms.
• Provides general administrative support to logistics analysts and the logistics manager, including document preparation and data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or administrative support role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally across departments and with external partners.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; familiarity with logistics software or transportation management systems (TMS) is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to independently prioritize and execute projects and responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why join LMC?

LMC supplies products and services to the home building industry, which is seeing considerable growth with exciting new products, advanced building technologies, and home improvement innovations. The LMC team uses its knowledge and expertise in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to further the growth of our independent member companies. The average tenure of LMC staff is fifteen years or more, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and pride in our customer-focused culture. Being a part of an established forest products and building materials buying group that helps locally owned, independent businesses succeed is truly a rewarding experience.

Check out our benefits & perks!

• Incentive programs for all employees
• Traditional and Roth 401k Plans with Generous Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Accounts
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance Along with Short & Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Tuition Assistance
• Walking distance to the train station and local eateries
• Employee team building, company gatherings and participation in various charity events
• Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA

Come Be a Part of Something Bigger!

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