Logistics Coordinator

ROCS Grad Staffing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCS Grad Staffing is hiring for a logistics position in Sterling, Virginia. The role offers responsibilities such as dispatching shipments, maintaining cost targets, and ensuring excellent communication with clients. Candidates should possess a four-year degree in a relevant field and have strong mathematical and organization skills.

The position includes both second shift and weekend day shift openings, providing training for the first few months to ensure success in a stable long-term career.

Qualifications

• Experience and interest in transportation/logistics preferred.
• Previous experience working with logistics or dispatch preferred.
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or interacting with international teams would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch shipments to ensure on-time delivery, while maintaining cost targets.
• Communicate and update clients through phone email correspondence while developing lasting relationships.
• Schedule pick-ups and deliveries, optimizing cost and time.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Mathematical skills

Tech-savviness

Attention to detail

Education

Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are the leading provider of transportation management and logistics solutions. This position offers you the opportunity for a stable long-term career with a growing organization. We provide global support and looking for someone who is a quick learner with strong mathematical skills!

Responsibilities

• Dispatch shipments to ensure on-time delivery, while maintaining cost targets
• Communicate and update clients through phone email correspondence while developing lasting relationships
• Schedule pick-ups and deliveries, optimizing cost and time
• Adjust price quotes according to cost and location
• Order entry as needed for product transfers or customer orders
• Manage domestic and international freight shipments
• Approve freight invoices
• Maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity
• Gain a sufficient understanding of the industry and customers
• Positively impact customer service
• Perform metric analysis
• Manage large amounts of incoming data / emails / information while staying organized and prioritizing tasks

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Engineering or related field
• Experience and interest in transportation/ logistics preferred
• Previous experience working with logistics or dispatch preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization Skills
• Tech-savvy, knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge in Excel ability to filter, sort, basic math formulas
• Demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork
• High degree of attention to detail
• Experience in shipping, logistics, or interacting with international teams would be a bonus
• Understanding of what a vendor is, and what a client is, and how they relate to a business.
• Understanding of how to interact with clients and provide customs service
• Ability to work with vendors to obtain pricing and ensuring service levels are met
• Basic knowledge of how a sustainable business operates (understanding the difference between, and importance of, costs & revenues)

We Offer

• 2 Openings with Second Shift: (5 days, 8 hours) Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 1 Opening with the Weekend Day Shift: (3 days, 12 hours) Friday–Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Training: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM for first 3-4 months