Logistics Coordinator

E.W. Wylie; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Logistics Coordinator, where you will track and manage long-haul shipments while ensuring collaboration with customers and stakeholders. This full-time position requires strong problem-solving skills and offers competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Life and Disability Insurance coverage

15 days of paid time off per year

Access to an on-site gym

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in a professional office environment preferred.
• Associate's degree and experience in transportation or supply chain industry enhances candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure collaboration between brokers, customers, and carriers on freight bookings.
• Efficiently enter freight info into TMS and track deliveries.
• Identify and resolve potential operational issues proactively.

Skills

Adaptability

Coachability

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Become a logistics coordinator! Orchestrate and track long-haul shipments, collaborating with brokers, carriers, account managers, and customers. Analyze freight data and movement for potential risks and mitigate them before they escalate. Ensure strong long lines of communication between all stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships. Each day presents unique puzzles that require strong problem-solving skills to navigate industry challenges.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboration —Ensure a high level of collaboration between brokers, customers, carriers, and other operations personnel regarding the movement of freight bookings.
• Freight Data Entry — Ensure that freight information is efficiently and accurately entered into the transportation management system (TMS).
• Freight Tracking — Attentively follow and ensure the smooth and timely delivery of freight to its scheduled destination.
• Risk Mitigation — Identify, analyze, and resolve potential issues before they escalate and risk effective operations.
• Problem-Solving — Navigate a dynamic environment where opportunities regularly arise and solve problems as they arise.
• Relationship Development — Develop strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including operations teammates, customers, and third-party carriers.

WHO ARE YOU?

You’re a perceptive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments. You’re dynamic, adaptable, and you take your work seriously. High-quality communication with the ability to ensure everyone is updated comes naturally to you. You’re an eager professional, ready to take the next step in your professional development.

YOUR SKILLSET

• Adaptability —Comfortability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities regularly shift with ever-evolving information.
• Coachability —Proven ability and a strong desire to learn, grow, and work with experienced professionals who have a proven track record of success within the industry.
• Communication —Demonstrable communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals through a variety of mediums including in-person, email, call, and text.
• Time Management — The ability to manage one’s own time and adjust priorities effectively.
• Attention to Detail — Must possess a high level of attention to detail to succeed in an environment where small details have the potential to impact mission success drastically.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and at least one (1) of experience in a professional office environment. An equivalent amount of education and experience will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in business administration, business management, or a related field, and at least one (1) year of experience in the transportation or supply chain industry. An equivalent amount of education and experience will be considered.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

• Salary — $20.00 - $24.81 per hour, decided based on experience.
• Schedule —Full-time; On-Site; Monday - Friday; 08:00 AM – 5:00 PM

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Comprehensive Coverage — Medical, dental, and vision plans, along with an Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and virtual therapy.
• Retirement and Savings — 401(k) with up to 4% company match, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Life and Disability Insurance — $50,000 in basic Life and AD&D coverage at no cost, plus options for supplemental life and income protection.
• Generous Paid Time Off — 15 days of paid time off per year, accruing from day one.
• On-Site Gym — Access to a gym with dumbbells, cable machine, yoga mats, and cardio equipment.

WHO IS E.W. WYLIE?

We haul the heavy equipment, glass, and other specialized materials across the United States and Canada that create our infrastructure. Since 1938, we have adapted to and overcome the many challenges the transportation industry faces. As a rapidly growing company, we put an emphasis on respect, teamwork, and communication. At E.W. Wylie we stand by our customers, drivers, and employees because What Drives You, Drives Us!