Logistics Coordinator

Marten Transport; Town of Mondovi (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support profitable growth through excellent customer service and achieve revenue and margin goals. Responsibilities include negotiating pricing, monitoring freight availability, and mentoring new employees. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills and possesses a college degree with experience in sales or marketing, preferably in the trucking industry. This entry-level position requires independence as well as teamwork to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational ability and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Negotiation skills; self-motivated.
• Computer experience: Windows and Excel.
• College degree preferred; sales/marketing experience helpful; trucking industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily and weekly load count, revenue, and margin goals for a specific region.
• Negotiate pricing and solicit business from existing customers.
• Monitor EDI system for available freight.
• Work with sales and management to develop pricing for larger customers.
• Monitor EDI system for available freight; ensure correct reason codes on rejected shipments.
• Mentor new employees and assist in training as needed.
• Identify new traffic lanes for potential growth.
• Verify all carriers meet safety standards.
• Meet departmental and personal profit margin goals.
• Travel up to 10% of scheduled time throughout the year.
• Work independently and as a cohesive member of a team to maximize Marten Transport profitability.
• Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Strong organizational ability

Problem-solving ability

Negotiation skills

Computer experience with Windows and Excel

Computer skills (Windows, Excel)

Education

College degree preferred

Previous experience in sales/marketing

Experience in trucking industry

Job description

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Purpose

Logistics Customer Service Rep supports the profitable growth for Marten Transport Logistics, LLC.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily and weekly load count, revenue and margin goals for a specific region.
• Develop current carrier base for consistent lane specific volumes.
• Negotiate pricing and solicit business from our existing customers to secure freight for our contracted carriers.
• Work directly with sales and management to assist in developing pricing for larger customers.
• Monitor EDI system for available freight. Make sure correct reason codes are included on all rejected shipments.
• Act as a mentor for new employees and assist in training as needed.
• Identify new traffic lanes for potential growth.
• Verify all carriers used meet Marten Transport Logistics, LLC safety standards.
• Meet departmental and personal profit margin goals.
• Travel up to 10% of scheduled time throughout the year.
• Work independently and as a cohesive member of a team to maximize Marten Transport Logistics, LLC profitability.
• Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Abilities / Skills Required

Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong organizational ability, detail oriented, ability to handle a fast pace work environment. Ability to solve problems efficiently and remain calm under pressure. Self motivated, with negotiation skills. Computer experience necessary: Windows and Excel or similar programs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity for data entry, stooping, bending for filing, good listening and speaking ability.

Education / Training Required

College degree preferred along with previous experience in sales/ marketing. Previous experience in trucking industry a plus.

Seniority level: Entry level

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