Global Heavy-Haul Logistics Coordinator

Link-Belt Cranes; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Link-Belt Cranes, headquartered in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Logistics Scheduler to coordinate with Manufacturing and Marketing/Sales to meet monthly shipping schedules. You will oversee component parts, expedite shortages, and align daily shipping with the Transportation Manager and shipping team to ensure on-time deliveries.

Essential duties include preparing quotes, monitoring processes, and maintaining packing lists while striving for cost-efficient transportation and improved load plans

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation methods for heavy haul shipping and loading
• Experience with inventory systems and logistics compliance
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

• Maintain outbound transportation quotes for crane models and trailer requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to meet shipping deadlines and sales order requirements.
• Provide inbound carrier quotes to marketing/sales and distribution network.
• Improve load consolidation to reduce costs for customers.
• Maintain packing lists for shipments and ensure proper loading of machines/attachments.
• Coordinate daily workload with Transportation Manager and shipping team leads to meet schedules.
• Ensure cost-effective inbound shipments and transit times for production needs.
• Develop professional relationships with carriers for flats/step deck equipment.
• Oversee loading to ensure safe transport and minimize damage.
• Analyze load plans to minimize truck loads and transportation costs.

Skills

Heavy haul knowledge

Inventory systems

Logistics compliance

DOT/regulations

Lean Manufacturing

Crane operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Business

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Link-Belt Cranes, headquartered in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Logistics Scheduler to coordinate with Manufacturing and Marketing/Sales to meet monthly shipping schedules. You will oversee component parts, expedite shortages, and align daily shipping with the Transportation Manager and shipping team to ensure on-time deliveries.

Essential duties include preparing quotes, monitoring processes, and maintaining packing lists while striving for cost-efficient transportation and improved load plans