Logistics Coordinator

A Hiring Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A Hiring Company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to schedule and dispatch workers, crews, and equipment for customer projects. You will coordinate daily run schedules, track locations, and maintain records to ensure timely execution.

In this role you will communicate with customers, work with the Sales team on project plans, and build strong relations with drivers and helpers to support efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Logistics Coordinator experience required.
• Knowledge of the traffic control industry preferred.
• Basic computer and electronic skills.
• Ability to read traffic control plans preferred.
• Administration and management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Stress management; ability to work under constant pressure.
• Effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily and run schedules.
• Determine type and amount of equipment needed to complete a job.
• Communicate with customers regarding scheduling, crews, and equipment for their projects.
• Monitor personnel and equipment locations.
• Maintain files and records of work orders completed.
• Meet with Sales team to develop a project plan for execution and completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with drivers and helpers to facilitate teamwork and collaboration.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Traffic control industry knowledge

Basic computer skills

Traffic control plans

Administration

Communication skills

Stress management

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years traffic control experience

Job description

SCOPE OF JOB

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and dispatching workers, work crews, and equipment to appropriate locations in accordance with customer requests.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare daily and run schedules.
• Determine type and amount of equipment needed to complete a job.
• Communicate with customers regarding scheduling, crews, and equipment for their projects.
• Monitor personnel and equipment locations.
• Maintain files and records of work orders completed.
• Meet with Sales team to develop a project plan for execution and completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with drivers and helpers to facilitate teamwork and collaboration.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Logistics Coordinator experience required.
• Knowledge of the traffic control industry preferred.
• Basic computer and electronic skills.
• Ability to read traffic control plans preferred.
• Administration and management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Stress management; ability to work under constant pressure.
• Effective time management skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school degree or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• Five years of experience in the traffic control industry preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sedentary – primarily sitting at a desk for the majority of the day; occasional movement inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Occasionally exerts up to 10 pounds of force, and frequently or constantly exerts a negligible amount of force, to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Visual acuity is constantly required to ensure the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly communicates with customers and employees in other departments. Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.

Upon job offer, all candidates must complete and pass both background and drug testing. Mandatory for all potential hires.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.