LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

R E Garrison Trucking; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RE Garrison Logistics Indiana is hiring a Logistics Coordinator to oversee freight movement from origin to destination in Indianapolis. You will book carriers, negotiate rates, and manage the full transportation process from pre-pickup to delivery.

You will communicate with shippers, carriers and team members, build lasting carrier relationships, and provide updates on the brokerage board while delivering exceptional service and results.

Qualifications

• Minimum college degree in logistics, supply chain, or business preferred.
• Previous customer service or logistics experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the trucking industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure freight moves from origin to final destination and book suitable carriers.
• Negotiate carrier rates and manage end-to-end transportation from pre-pickup to delivery.
• Communicate with shippers, carriers and team members; maintain carrier relationships.
• Update on brokerage board and assist customers when needed; stay late to meet targets.

Skills

Carrier coordination

Negotiation

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion and judgment

Education

College degree in logistics, supply chain management or business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Garrison Logistics Indiana Admin Full Time Professional Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, IN, US

Salary Range: $36,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that freight is moving from its original point to its final destination. Must be able to exercise discretion and use independent judgment in booking appropriate carrier, negotiating carrier rates, and resolving "problem" loads. Must manage transportation arrangements from pre-pickup through delivery. Must be able to communicate with shippers, carriers, and your team members. Ability to build and maintain carrier relationships. Must service the company's customer base and advise carriers accordingly. Uses urgency to deal with any issues, i.e., claims, detention, OS&D, layover, breakdowns, etc. Maintains proper updates on carriers assigned to RE Garrison Answers brokerage phone line, directing calls to the correct person and acting as a resource to customers if appropriate person is not available Functions as a Team All Logistics Coordinators are responsible for any freight available on the brokerage board Logistics Coordinators are expected to "Get The Job Done" by staying as late as necessary to achieve required results Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

College degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business related field preferred. Previous customer service and/or Logistics experience preferred. Knowledge of the Trucking Industry a plus.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Ability to interact and communicate effectively over-the-phone, through e-mail and face to face Capacity to recognize when action is necessary and to implement the required actions within a reasonable time. Aptitude to prioritize workflow in order to use time effectively Ability to perform mathematical calculations in order to calculate transit times. Competency to use discretion and good judgment. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.