Logistics Coordinator

FLS Transportation Service Limited; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic Transportation Brokerage Logistics Coordinator to join our rapidly growing organization. We deliver exceptional customer experiences for one of North America’s biggest brands and value a culture of dreaming big, working hard, learning constantly, and enjoying life.

Responsibilities include negotiating rates with carriers, scheduling shipments, tracking, and using software to find carrier equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years in freight brokerage/3PL with growth potential.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and self-motivation.
• Customer service, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to influence culture and collaborate across levels.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments end-to-end.
• Use software tools to locate carrier equipment.
• Track and trace shipments and resolve transit issues.
• Update Account Manager on service issues and status.
• Source new carriers and negotiate rates for efficiency and growth.
• Conduct market research for customer quotes and spot opportunities.
• Support pursuing new business opportunities.

Skills

Rate negotiation

Shipment scheduling

Carrier sourcing

Shipment tracking

Customer communication

Market research

Sales mindset

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data entry systems

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data entry systems

Job description

FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic Transportation Brokerage Logistics Coordinator to join our rapidly growing organization.

We deliver exceptional customer experiences for one of North America’s biggest brands. We’ve been doing it for three decades and we’re only getting started. Our success has been a result of our team. We’ve built a vibrant culture of employees who believe in the core values of dreaming big, working hard, learning constantly, and enjoying life! We'd love to hear from you if you’re looking to do great work with great people.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency;
• Schedule/Coordinate shipments;
• Use various software tools to assist in finding carrier equipment;
• Track and trace shipments with carriers and address any issues during transit;
• Communicate service issues with the appropriate Account Manager;

• Perform sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;

• Perform market research for customer quoting and spot market opportunities;
• Assist in pursuing new business opportunities;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 years Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally ;

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
• A true passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self-directed and highly motivated.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
• Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
• Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;

Email and digital communications for job postings will only come from the @flstransport.com domain. If you want to verify that communications or a job offer are legitimately from FLS, check our company website, job posting website, or LinkedIn company page. For additional inquiries, please contact [e-mail].