Logistics Coordinator - Columbia, SC, United States - TMC Transportation

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    TMC Transportation is the nation's largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company.

    Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states.

    If you're seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.


    TMC Offers:
    ~ Competitive Salary
    ~ Comprehensive Benefit Package
    ~401(k) Plan
    ~ Employee Ownership - ESOP

    TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for Logistics Coordinator working out of our office in Columbia, South Carolina.


    PRIMARY FUNCTION:


    Lead Logistics Coordinator will be responsible to assist in the leadership, growth and development of the Logistics Coordinators for the TMC Logistics Department.

    Employee will provide administrative support to the Logistics Department and directly assist the Logistics Compliance Manager in moving the department forward to make it top of its class in partner carrier quality and logistics compliance.


    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Training and mentor all new and current coordinators
    Ability to review and make risk decisions during the carrier set up process
    Able to review and make sound decisions on cargo policies
    Assisting Logistics Manager as needed on compliance issues
    Checking for errors with the coordinator group on the carrier set up process & handle accordingly
    Other duties as assigned

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/


    EXPERIENCE:
    High School diploma with at least one year of related administrative work experience
    Previous experience in the transportation industry preferred
    Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) products.
    Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress
    Ability to plan and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Ability to communicate with all levels of leadership.


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:


    The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those present while performing the essential functions of this job.

    Must be able to sit and use telephone and computer, simultaneously, for extended periods of time.
    Must be able to speak and hear clearly in a high volume telephone environment.