Assistant Freight Coordinator

Alter Trading; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alter Trading Corp in St. Louis, Missouri seeks an Assistant Traffic Coordinator to support freight operations across facilities and broker accounts. You will coordinate and dispatch non-ferrous shipments, negotiate rates, and ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.

The role requires 2–3 years in traffic/transportation, strong communication, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in traffic/transportation.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating carriers, facilities, traders, and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and dispatch non-ferrous truck shipments.
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers.
• Ensure on-time pickup and delivery between facilities and broker accounts.
• Monitor carrier performance and adjust routes to reduce costs.
• Maintain freight rate database.
• Back up other traffic coordinators as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Logistics

Freight management software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Freight management software

Job description

Assistant Freight Coordinator

Alter Trading Corp St. Louis, Missouri, United States

About this position

Alter Trading Corporation, a 128 year old, privately held company with 75 scrap metal processing facilities is seeking a qualified Assistant Traffic Coordinator at our Corporate office in St. Louis, Missouri. Alter operates scrap metal processing facilities in 11 states and trades recycled materials nationally and internationally. Our corporate headquarters is located in St. Louis, Missouri and our website is www.Altertrading.com .

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Assistant Traffic Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and/or dispatching non-ferrous truck shipments, negotiating freight rates with carriers, and insuring on-time pick-up and delivery of product between facilities and broker accounts.

• Monitors, analyzes and negotiates freight rates with existing contract carriers, manages carrier to achieve most cost-effective utilization.
• Reviews established origin/destination points and negotiates rates with new and existing carriers to increase carrier base and reduce freight costs
• Expedites transportation solutions by trouble-shooting immediately when problems arise
• Contacts facility representative and broker account to determine when product is available to ship; notifies carriers of pick up and/or delivery schedule
• Sorts freight and demurrage bills, confirms accuracy of invoices and submits for payment
• Maintains the freight rate database
• Acts as back up for other traffic coordinators handling trucks
• Other responsibilities or projects as requested or assigned

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years experience in the traffic/transportation industry
• Must be highly detail- oriented
• Must have excellent communications skills in order to manage communications between carriers, facilities, traders, vendors, suppliers to successful conclusions
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word and Excel required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required - Bachelor's degree preferred.