Logistics Coordinator - Savannah, United States - Consolidated Chassis Management

Description

Position Summary:The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for dispatching and forecasting equipment to ensure equipment levels are maintained at terminals/ports, as designated by the demand of stakeholders.

This position is also responsible for maintaining various reports and providing reports to management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

The duties of this role include reviewing, processing, and inputting manual invoices into proprietary systems (CMS) for payment processing The Logistics coordinator oversees local training and interaction with the local motor carrier community.

Coordinate daily supply and demand forecasting of intermodal chassisMaintain inventories, and issue flips and swings as necessaryCoordinate & process dispatch requirements in support of bare chassis repositioning in multiple marketsOversee and maintain the spreadsheets and reports for the coop and de-coop projectsCommunicate with area depots, marine, and rail terminals to resolve service issuesAssist Data department in reconciling depot and terminal inventoriesProvide a personable, professional, and confident customer experience over the phoneCommunicate with motor carriers regarding service levels and adherence to service guidelinesRecommend chassis supply solutions during peak periods or special customer needsPrepare and disseminate information to managementNegotiate drayage rates with motor carrier companies to ensure best termsMonitor & report on service levels to drive vendor choiceMaintain records of vendor rate agreementsProcess vendor invoices for payment as requiredAccept or reject vendor invoices per rate and job order agreementsManage department projects (voluntary withdrawals, etc.) as assignedTrain colleagues in day-to-day processes and systems to ensure operational continuityProvide consistent and timely communication to customers and stakeholders pertaining to all aspects of equipment movementOther duties as assignedRequirements:Bachelors degree or 3-5 years experience, with prior experience in dispatch operations or logistics/equipment control, is preferred.

Ability to adhere to procedures, standards, and activitiesDemonstrated Can Do attitude by displaying the ability to use perseverance and initiative to ensure top performance, quality, and serviceBe proactive and work well under pressureAbility to multi-task, organize and prioritize dailyProficient in the use of the web-based applicationAbility to work independently at times, with sound decision-making abilityAbility to work occasional weekend duties for holiday or contingency coveragePersonable, confident, and able to effectively respond to customer problems, requests, and requirementsOffers a competitive salary and full benefits package including:Health Care, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife, Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) with Company ContributionPaid holidays and vacationOption to participate in a Corporate Wellness ProgramAbout CCMCCM is a leading cooperative chassis pool manager, managing a fleet of approximately 70,000 marine chassis, with a mission to provide high quality equipment fleet management services to the intermodal marketplace.

Bringing together an experienced logistics and M&R staff strategically stationed throughout each region in which the company operates, CCM is committed to providing high quality and reliable equipment to meet customers needs.

This commitment includes operating the most efficient and effective chassis provisioning model for all stakeholders, as well as offering state-of-the-art IT solutions and fleet management services, allowing CCM to effectively collaborate with steamship lines, railroads, ports and motor carriers at over 140 locations nationwide.