Intermodal Logistics Coordinator

ZIM; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM in Virginia Beach is seeking an Inland Freight Coordinator to provide quotes and routes for inland container movements. This role secures rates and sets up invoices in SAP to streamline intermodal shipments.

Responsibilities include optimizing inland routing, supporting profitability, negotiating trucker rates, and managing rail billing with accuracy and timeliness. A background in logistics operations and experience with container shipping are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Degree is required; Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• 3 years’ experience preferred in various LOG operating positions.
• Logistics/Operations experience in Container Shipping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate quotes and rates for intermodal freight, bids, and spot business.
• Support commercial efforts to maximize profitability by finding cost-effective routing.
• Negotiate trucker rates for spot business and new routes.
• Update costs in routes and maintain routing in IQ Ship.
• Create routes when auto routing is missing or illogical; adjust when needed.
• Execute and manage rail billings, resolving issues promptly.

Skills

Routing optimization

Intermodal freight

Rail billing

Rate negotiation

Vendor management

SAP

Education

High School Degree

Bachelor's (a plus)

Tools

IQ Ship

Job description

++Main Purpose of the Role:++

To provide quotes and routes for inland container movements; secure rates; facilitate inland movement of containers via Rail, Truck, Barge; setting up invoices in SAP, transmitting rail bills.

++Main Tasks:++

• Provide accurate quotes/rates for intermodal freight, bids and spot business.
• Support commercial efforts to maximize profitability by finding the most cost effective and efficient routing for new and existing business.
• Recommend changes in routing when alternate routes are preferred.
• Negotiate rates with truckers for spot business and new routes.
• Update ZIMAPS quarterly and for missing costs as needed.
• Maintain routing and route preference order in IQ Ship. Create routes when auto routing is missing, expired, or not logical.
• Update costs in routes when missing.
• Manage changes to specific vendors/routing in day to day as required.
• Execute & manage rail billings, and resolve problems as they arise.

Quoting

• Optimize Inland Routing
• Timely response to Commercial Team Routing Requests
• Usage of least expensive trucker

Routing, Rec/TO Maintenance

• Resolve unrouted requisitions within 1 day when B/L is valid, but route does not exist.
• Resolve unrouted requisitions within 2 days when a manifest corrector is required for B/L or booking.
• Resolve manual TO’s so none are over 1 week.

Rail Billing

• Process rail bill requests within 2 hours of receipt

• High School Degree, Bachelor’s (a plus).
• 3 years’ experience preferred in various LOG operating positions.
• Logistics / Operation experience in Container Shipping industry (a plus).