Logistics Coordinator

Scotlynn; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with potential bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Scotlynn is looking for a Logistics Coordinator in Tampa, FL, to provide administrative support for daily logistics operations. Responsibilities include managing customer loads, maintaining communication, and data entry. The role demands strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, with an Associate's in Business Administration preferred, and ideally be bilingual. Scotlynn offers a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• 1+ years of load planning, data coordinating or transportation and customer service experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accepting customer loads upon approval and organizing loads.
• Notifying customers of freight status.
• Maintaining communication with carriers and customers.
• Data entry into fleet management system.
• Resolving problems with customers or carriers.
• Negotiating contracts for freight shipments.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive planning

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related fields

Job description

Scotlynn seeks to fill a Logistics Coordinator located at our corporate office in Tampa, FL. The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to Logistics Account Managers for the daily operations of their accounts. This includes synchronizing and expediting route movement for shipping and receiving of freight, arranging pickup and delivery appointments, and creating and inspecting bills of lading (BOLS) to determine proper invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Accepting customer loads upon approval of the Logistics Account Manager, building loads, booking loads, organizing loads and tracking loads
• Notifying customers of freight arrivals, pickups, movement, and deliveries
• Maintaining lines of communication with carriers, customers, shipping, and receiving facilities
• Data entry into fleet management system and online customer/vendor platforms
• Retaining records of purchase orders and various administrative or clerical support tasks
• Contacting customers, carriers, or distribution facilities to resolve problems or make adjustments as needed
• Continuously communicating with the Logistics Account Manager and trainee(s) to ensure proper maintenance of accounts
• Negotiating contracts for individual freight shipments

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Business Administration or other related fields of logistics strongly preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
• Ability to think proactively and plan ahead
• Knowledge of multiple transportation and logistics disciplines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and problem-solve. 1+ years of load planning, data coordinating, or transportation and customer service experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Base salary with the potential to earn bonuses quarterly, based on team performance
• Scotlynn offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees that include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Telemedicine, and Group Life coverage, as well as 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dynamic work environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Scotlynn does not provide sponsorship for employment purposes.