Barge Dispatch & Logistics Specialist

American Commercial Barge Line LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, vision, and dental

401(k) with employer match

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage barge and fleet boat dispatching across our river region. You will provide customers with real-time updates on delivery status and track critical shipping data in our computer system to keep operations running smoothly.

You will coordinate schedules, validate plans, and communicate positions to customers and managers while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations and pursuing continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with data-driven decisions.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within the assigned river segment.
• Provide daily activity forecasts to area management and validate plans.
• Communicate boat/barge positions and schedules to customers.
• Update barge release and placement information.
• Notify customers of barge arrivals, projected availability, and placements.
• Enter vendor, barge, and traffic data into the system.
• Coordinate with harbor service vendors and manage 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

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stress management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Logistics software

Database management

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage barge and fleet boat dispatching across our river region. You will provide customers with real-time updates on delivery status and track critical shipping data in our computer system to keep operations running smoothly.

You will coordinate schedules, validate plans, and communicate positions to customers and managers while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations and pursuing continuous improvement in