Logistics Coordinator - Springfield, United States - Lancer Transportation & Logistics

Description

The Logistics Coordinator is a key operational role for the Lancer Transportation & Logistics, Inc. freight brokerage division.

They are responsible for ensuring and providing timely workflow tools and information including pricing approvals, negotiating with transportation providers to obtain the best rates and services, and troubleshooting any issues that may be escalated to them by the Logistic Coordinators.

They are responsible for managing the division's house accounts, while continuously seeking out additional growth opportunities.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiates with transportation carriers and providers to obtain, set rates and determine services available.
• Measures and monitors carrier's service levels to ensure benchmarking is tracked within the VFT (Visual Freight Tracking) system.
• Works directly with customers on the receipt and processing of transportation requirement requests.
• Assists in the training of other Logistic Coordinators.
• Proactively handles customer shipment routing requests.
• Utilizes various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning, and scheduling.
• Tracks and traces shipments from pickup through delivery to ensure accurate and uptodate shipment information is being provided to customers.
• Ensures customer expectations are met or exceeded by completing accurate and timely scheduling/dispatching of trucks and rail cars.

OTHER DUTIES

• Other duties as assigned by manager

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED)

Education and/or Experience

• College degree or experience in lieu of education.
• 2 years' experience in logistics, transportation brokerage, or related field.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Experience with transportation management systems.

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Position requires strong mathematical skills for pricing and negotiating.

Other Skills

• Superior planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work in a multitasked, fastpaced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problemsolving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.

The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. The employee also regularly lifts and/or moves objects up to 5 pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.


Pay:
$56, $60,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

- brokerage: 3 years (required)

Microsoft Office: 5 years (required)

• Transportation: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person