Logistics Coordinator

Constantly growing 4th Generation owned and operated corporation is seeking to hire an Account Manager/Logistics Coordinator. Currently shipping prepared and unprepared material by Rail, Barge and Trailer. Must have a strong attention to detail. Daily functions include but are not limited to: tracking rail cars, trailers and barges to ensure orders will be filled within the allotted time, work directly with outside carriers ensuring timely pickup/delivery, verifying way bills, compiling daily traffic reports for management along with constant contact between our customers. Healthcare, PTO along with a 401k will be provided.

This individual will be responsible for:

· Managing the vendor customer relationship on a day-to-day operational basis, understanding vendor requirements and expectations, and communicating directly with vendors to schedule pick-ups/deliveries, provide them updates, and answer any customer inquiries or requests.

· Scheduling and Dispatching the company’s in-house drivers and outside haulers to ensure timely pickup/delivery.

· Tracking and communicating with in-house drivers throughout the day, following up with outside haulers, and providing updates to the appropriate parties.

· Tracking railcars, trucks, and barges to ensure deadlines are met and issues are resolved quickly and cost effectively.

· Resolving problems concerning transportation, customer issues, weight and documentation discrepancies, etc.

· Verifying shipping documents and freight charges.

· Compiling daily/weekly/monthly reports for management.

· Order fulfillment: Receiving and confirming order shipments, ensuring accuracy of order entry, submitting ship notices to customers, generating shipping documents (waybills, BOLs, packing lists, etc.), and processing receiving reports.

· Assisting management with office administrative tasks.

· Consistently inputting and updating information to ensure the all records are accurate.

Qualifications

· Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

· Exceptional organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

· Excellent customer service skills, both over the phone and via email.

· Strong and professional communications skills. Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all levels inside and outside of the company.

· High level of professionalism and proven ability to build and maintain business relationships.

· A go-getter, who takes the initiative to pro-actively solve problems, and identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.

· Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

· Strong independent problem-solving skills

· Diligent follow up

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person