Logistics Coordinator

Expeditors International; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical, Prescription,  D

Life and Long Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Job summary

Expeditors International in Kentucky seeks a Logistics Coordinator to identify and understand transportation needs, book and schedule orders for timely freight movement, and ensure accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes customer service, problem solving, and collaboration with carriers and the Expeditors network to meet KPIs and maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma.
• Excellent customer service; friendly, courteous, empathetic and helpful.
• Strong interpersonal skills: listen, comprehend, communicate clearly, and concisely so results are achieved.
• Sharp attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Desire to learn and expand knowledge base; sense of urgency in customer service.
• Emotional resilience; can handle stress.
• Collaborate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Identify and understand customers' transportation needs.
• Receive, book and schedule transportation orders for timely movement of freight.
• Prepare, handle and process documentation (air waybills, commercial, customs).
• Load shipment information into the operating system timely and accurately.
• Dispatch freight to avoid disruptions in the customer’s supply chain.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and Expeditors network via email, phone, IM, or in person.
• Review reports to understand performance and development opportunities.
• Execute invoicing based on SOPs, rate shells, and tariffs.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships with airlines and trucking firms.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics

High School Diploma

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

The role of a Logistics Coordinator is to identify and understand our customer's transportation needs.Your main responsibilities will include receiving, booking and scheduling transportation orders to ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information. To be successful in this role one must be customer focused, should be able to think creatively about problems and overcoming them, and should have excellent interpersonal skills while delivering exceptional customer service to our customers.

Responsibilities may include any/all of the below:

• Prepare, handle, and process documentation- including house and master air waybills, commercial documents and customs/regulatory documents
• Update and/or loadshipment information ina timely and accurate manner into our operating system
• Timely freight dispatch to avoid disruptions incustomer's supply chain
• Communicate effectively and timely with customers, vendors, and internal Expeditors network through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person
• Review and monitor reports to understand individual performance, impact and opportunities for development
• Accurately execute invoicing based on established customer SOP's, rate shells and Tariffs
• Contribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships- airlines, trucking companiesand others
• Maintain compliance standards at all times- including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations and customer requirements
• Meet key performance indicators in support of department, branch, productand company goals
• Desire to understand overall department process flow and constantly seek opportunities for improved efficiencies
• Escalate problems or decisions toManagement based on established guidelines and procedures when necessary

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent customer service skills; friendly, courteous, empathetic and helpful
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven desire to learn and expand knowledge base
• Sense of urgency around all aspects of customer service
• Emotional resilience, can withstand stress
• Work effectively and productively with others

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics or related field is preferred, but not required
• One year of work experience in a customer service related role

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Please note, this opportunitydoes notsponsor work visas and hasnorelocation assistance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.