Barge Dispatch & Logistics Coordinator

American Commercial Lines; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, vision & dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Career development

Wellness programs

Supportive team

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Jeffersonville, IN on-site to manage barge and fleet dispatching across a river region. You will provide customers with real-time status updates and track shipping data in our computer system to keep operations efficient and reliable.

Join a long-standing leader in river transportation, with opportunities to contribute to safe, economical, and green logistics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with data-driven decisions.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, logistics software, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within the assigned river segment.
• Provide area manager with daily activity forecast and validate current plan.
• Communicate boat and barge positions and schedules.
• Update barge release and placement information.
• Notify customers of pending barge arrivals and availability.
• Coordinate fleet boat and barge movement to maximize utilization.
• Minimize idle days and costs at internal fleets.
• Enter vendor, barge, and traffic data into the system.
• Communicate orders to harbor service vendors and coordinate port occurrences.
• Monitor barge traffic for exceptions and correct as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Stress management

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Logistics management software

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Logistics management software

Database management

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Jeffersonville, IN on-site to manage barge and fleet dispatching across a river region. You will provide customers with real-time status updates and track shipping data in our computer system to keep operations efficient and reliable.

Join a long-standing leader in river transportation, with opportunities to contribute to safe, economical, and green logistics.