Logistics Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Dispatch carrier trucks, schedule and route drivers, cover back-hauls, and discuss delivery services with internal customers
• Responsible for ensuring the most efficient freight movement and cost-effective service by working with multiple business units to centralize third party trucking movements
• Ability to coordinate drivers locally and across the country with accuracy, respect, and excellent service
• Responsible to ensure compliance with DOT, Safety regulations and Responsible Care requirements
• Responsible to meet on-time performance requirements
• Resolve transportation problems with urgency and professionalism by working with a team and independently
• Maintain proper and up-to-date files on carriers
• Ability to quickly learn and train internal customers and external vendors on Transportation Management System
• Develop requests for proposals for truck shipments for various segments of the business. Analyze responses and manage the dispatch process once decision is made.
• Ability to quickly learn internal ERP systems.  Oracle experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in transportation / logistics
• Effective listening and strong communication skills for interaction with drivers, customers and colleagues
• Ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve
• Able to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Must be a team player, and provide leadership
• Experience with a Transportation Management System preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills