Logistics Coordinator

Company Overview

Founded in 1995, Wilson Transportation has become a thriving brokerage based within the greater Kansas City metro area. Servicing the lower 48 states and Canada, Wilson Transportation has become the go to provider for professionals who want competitive pricing without sacrificing quality of service. Currently in an expansion phase, Wilson Transportation is seeking to grow and fill the gaps left by other industry leaders closing their doors.

Job Overview

Wilson Transportation is seeking to hire an individual responsible for assisting with our day-to-day operations in the fast-paced logistics world. This position has a base salary with potential for commission/bonuses, and it is undetermined whether this position will be in office, remote, or hybrid. Business hours are 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, but hours could vary based on time zones of assigned businesses.

Core Responsibilities

• Handle high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls.

• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.

• Develop and maintain accurate schedules.

• Manage loads from start to finish.

• Negotiate rates with carriers.

• Competitively bid freight on load boards.

• Manage margins and increase profitability.

• Proactively cover freight.

Attributes & Mindset

• Enjoys writing and grammar. Punctuation and spelling mistakes cause unease.

• Clean and organized. Prefers to use check lists or to-do lists to ensure completion of all tasks.

• Nervous or anxious about not meeting deadlines.

• Strong desire to complete projects once started.

• Strong competitive spirit created by the thrill of closing a deal.

• Doesn’t take no for an answer.

• Numbers oriented, enjoying growth, and pride in success.

• Prompt to respond, little to no unread emails, texts, etc.

• Consistently follows through to satiate one’s own desire for closure.

• Self-starter who can create and achieve their goals independently.

Compensation

Salary based on experience plus commission on new customer acquisitions and freight procurement.

Additional Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401K – Employer match up to 6%

• 3 Weeks PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Stilwell, KS 66085: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person