Logistics Coordinator

FLS Transportation Service Limited; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic Logistics Coordinator to join our growing organization in the United States. You will negotiate rates with carriers, schedule shipments, track and trace, and coordinate with carriers to ensure on-time delivery, while delivering exceptional customer experiences for North America’s leading brands.

The ideal candidate has freight brokerage/3PL experience, is a self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills, and is proficient in Word

Qualifications

• GED is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret industry trends and stay current.
• Self-starter with a passion for sales and logistics; motivated and proactive.
• Strong customer service, communication, and computer skills (Word, Excel, data entry).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments.
• Use carrier software to locate equipment.
• Track and trace shipments and address issues during transit.
• Communicate service issues with the Account Manager.
• Source new carriers and develop carrier rates for efficiency.
• Conduct market research for quotes and spot market opportunities.
• Assist in pursuing new business opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Data entry

Education

GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Carrier software / data entry systems

Job description

FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic Logistics Coordinator to join our rapidly growing organization. We deliverexceptional customer experiencesfor one of North America’s biggest brands. We’ve been doing it for three decades and we’re only getting started. Our success has been a result ofour team. We’ve built avibrant cultureof employees who believe in thecore valuesof dreaming big, working hard, learning constantly, and enjoying life! We’d love to hear from you if you’re looking to dogreat work with great people.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency;
• Schedule/Coordinate shipments;
• Use various software tools to assist in finding carrier equipment;
• Track and trace shipments with carriers and address any issues during transit;
• Communicate service issues with the appropriate Account Manager;

• Perform sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;

• Perform market research for customer quoting and spot market opportunities;
• Assist in pursuing new business opportunities;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements:

• Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally (an asset);

• GED
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
• A true passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self-directed and highly motivated.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
• Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
• Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;

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