Logistics Coordinator

Western Capital Resources Inc; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage client shipments, ensuring cost-effective solutions. The role involves handling transportation requests and optimizing carrier compliance. Ideal for entry-level candidates, this position offers comprehensive training in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling multiple incoming calls.
• Competence with shared inbox systems and dual monitors.

Responsibilities

• Manage client shipments and optimize carrier use for cost savings.
• Track shipments and assist with urgent shipping requests.
• Calculate shipping dimensions and document savings opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Math skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or comparable work experience

Tools

Windows-based programs

Multi-line phones

Job description

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Job Title: Logistics Coordinator (Manlius, NY)

Company Statement: Have you ever thought about what goes into getting that can of soup on the shelf at the store? What about how your favorite clothing retailer received their merchandise in store for you to buy? Or even what all takes place when you order online from a retailer and it ships to your door?

Transportation Insight is a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture and growth opportunities. Our team members are motivated to improve our clients, communities, and ourselves every day. We solve challenges that help manufacturers, retailers, and distributors get their products to market more cost-effectively and efficiently. By joining Transportation Insight, you will be part of the team that plays a vital role in ensuring the business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketplace has access to the products they need, when they need them.

Job Purpose: This position is a transportation specialist helping to provide clients and customers with strategic and cost-effective supply chain solutions.

Critical Job Functions:

• Providing daily management over client shipments, resulting in cost savings through mode and carrier optimization.
• Handling numerous daily inbound and outbound transportation requests via phone and email.
• Ensuring proper carriers are used to improve core carrier compliance and savings.
• Tracking and following up on shipments from pickup through delivery.
• Calculating dimensions for proper shipping modes.
• Calculating and documenting savings opportunities.
• Ensuring billing is handled correctly.
• Assisting emergency shipping requests by fulfilling expedited requirements according to various guidelines.

Supporting Duties:

• Ability to work rotating schedule for our on-call coverage after business hours, approximately 7 times per year.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple incoming calls.
• Experience using multi-line phones, Windows-based programs, internet, shared inbox systems, and dual monitors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, retain information, and work well under pressure.
• Strong basic math skills.

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or comparable work experience.

EEOC/ADA Statement: Transportation Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status by law. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to promote an inclusive workforce.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Accounting