Logistics Coordinator

Transportation Insight; Town of Manlius (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Insight is seeking a transportation specialist in the Town of Manlius, NY to provide strategic and cost-effective supply chain solutions for clients. You will manage daily shipments, optimize modes and carriers, handle inbound/outbound requests, and ensure billing accuracy while tracking shipments end-to-end.

The role requires basic math, strong organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rotating on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Experience with inbound/outbound transportation requests.
• Ability to calculate shipping dimensions and modes.
• Billing accuracy and cost savings documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage client shipments daily to achieve cost savings via mode and carrier optimization.
• Handle numerous daily transportation requests via phone and email.
• Ensure proper carriers to improve compliance and savings.
• Track shipments from pickup to delivery.
• Calculate shipping dimensions for proper modes.
• Document savings opportunities and ensure billing accuracy.
• Assist expedited shipping following guidelines.

Skills

Client relationship management

Cost optimization

Math skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or comparable work experience

Tools

Windows

Email systems

Multiline phone systems

Dual monitors

Job description

COMPANY STATEMENT:

Have you ever thought about what goes into getting that can of soup on the shelf at the store? What about how your favorite clothing retailer received their merchandise in store for you to buy? Or even what all takes place when you order online from a retailer and it ships to your door?

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is a transportation specialist helping to provide clients and customers with strategic and cost effective supply chain solutions.

CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Providing daily management over client shipments, resulting in cost savings through mode and carrier optimization.


• Handle numerous daily inbound and outbound transportation requests via phone and email.


• Ensure proper carriers are used to improve core carrier compliance and savings.


• Tracking and following up on shipments from pick up through delivery.


• Calculate dimensions for proper shipping modes.


• Calculate and document savings opportunities.


• Ensure billing is handled correctly.


• Assist emergency shipping requests by fulfilling expedited requirements accordingly to various guidelines.

SUPPORTING DUTIES TO THE CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to work rotating schedule for our On Call coverage to assist our client base after business hours. The coverage is handled outside the office on a weekly basis (current rotation is approx. 7 times per year)


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, handling multiple incoming calls.


• Experience using multi-line phones, Windows based programs, internet, and multi shared inbox systems and dual monitors.


• Ability to prioritize, organize, and have good retention skills, while working well under pressure.


• Strong concept of basic Math.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree or comparable work experience.

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

Transportation Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other protected status by law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.