Logistics Coordinator - Houston, United States - Intsel Steel

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values.

Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:


Stability:
All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.


Flexibility:
Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.


Chemistry:
We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year.

We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same:
We treat our customers and employees like family.


ABOUT THE POSTION:

We are seeking a motivated Traffic Coordinator to become a key member of our business.

The Traffic Coordinator schedules, assigns, and directs drivers and vehicles to transport steel/product and coordinates drivers according to customer requests in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team


Responsibilities:

• Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.
• Monitors daily and promptly addresses critical safety issues and Maintenance issues.
• Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pickups.
• Monitors driver compliance regulations with DOT and Company policies (physically inspect equipment daily).
• Assigns and directs drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance.
• Screens drivers on daily basis utilizing AlertMeter to ensure they are reporting to work physically and mentally prepared for work; completes reasonable suspicion evaluation when necessary.
• Adjusts schedule accordingly due to absenteeism, equipment breakdown, common carrier hiring
• Negotiates rates, builds new carriers contacts with contract carriers and ensures their equipment meets DOT standards.
• Maintains current MTR documentation library.
• Supervises/assigns/routes equipment service providers when needed.
• Monitors E-LOGS and DVIR's (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance.
• Sets up and coordinates all hot shots.
• Maintains equipment maintenance/registration and internal driver qualification files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 24 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center.
• Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Spanish language a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in flatbed operations and load securement a plus.
• Experience with Roadnet software or other dispatching software a plus.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible and willing to work "off schedule" on occasion.
• Knowledge of StelPlan a plu

Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77041: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person