Logistics Coordinator

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)

Jeffersonville (IN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

6 hours ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, vision, and dental

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line in Jeffersonville, IN, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage barge and fleet boat dispatching across a dynamic river region. You will provide customers with real-time delivery updates and track critical shipping data in our computer system to keep logistics running smoothly.

This role is onsite, offering opportunities for professional development and a strong team culture focused on safe, efficient river transportation.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Ability to handle stressful situations with composure and professionalism.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, logistics management software, and database management.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within assigned river segment.
Provide area manager with daily activity forecast and validate current plan.
Communicate boat and barge positions, schedules, and other information as required.
Update barge release and placement information.
Notify customers of pending barge arrivals, projected availability, and barge placements and releases.
Assist in planning and coordinating fleet boat and barge movement in a safe manner that maximizes fleet boat utilization and minimizes use of external fleet power.
Maximize cleaning and repair facility utilization and minimize barge idle days and shifting costs at internal fleets.
Enter vendor, barge and other traffic data into computer system.
Communicate orders to harbor service vendors and coordinate port occurrences.
Monitor barge traffic for exceptions and make corrections.
Ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Logistics management software

Data analysis

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Summary

Join the team at American Commercial Barge Line as a Logistics Coordinator, where you'll be at the heart of coordinating barge and fleet boat dispatching for a dynamic river region! In this fast-paced role, you’ll keep our customers informed with real-time updates on barge delivery status, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You'll also track critical shipping data in a cutting-edge computer system, helping to keep our logistics running seamlessly. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in the river transport industry, this is the opportunity for you!

When you join ACBL...

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Company: American Commercial Barge Line

Location: Jeffersonville, IN (Onsite)

Job Type: Full Time; Salary

Summary

When you join ACBL...

What you will be doing... Your IMPACT

Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within assigned river segment.
Provide area manager with daily activity forecast and validate current plan.
Communicate boat and barge positions, schedules, and other information as required.
Update barge release and placement information.
Notify customers of pending barge arrivals, projected availability, and barge placements and releases.
Assist in planning and coordinating fleet boat and barge movement in a safe manner that maximizes fleet boat utilization and minimizes use of external fleet power.
Maximize cleaning and repair facility utilization and minimize barge idle days and shifting costs at internal fleets.
Enter vendor, barge and other traffic data into computer system.
Communicate orders to harbor service vendors and coordinate port occurrences.
Monitor barge traffic for exceptions and make corrections.
Ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For...

You will need to have:

High school Diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Ability to handle stressful situations with composure and professionalism.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, logistics management software, and database management.

Even better if you have: