Logistics Coordinator

capstonecareersite; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Logistics is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Whitestown, Indiana to support freight management, warehouse and distribution center assistance, and last-mile delivery operations. You will coordinate with vendors and customers, schedule dispatches, monitor PODs and manifests, and help keep routes covered while maintaining documentation and chain-of-custody standards.

The role reports to the Manager and requires strong communication, problem solving, map reading, and proficient computer

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster teamwork.
• Able to read maps accurately and quickly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch vendors or independent contractors to locations according to customer requests using telephones and dispatch software; communicate data to vendors at dispatch.
• Receive, input, and distribute on demand work orders, PODs, and manifests, and prepare reports.
• Act as a contact for vendors within route territories and inform them about traffic problems and hazards.
• Manage vendor communications to ensure routes are covered as needed.
• Determine responses to emergencies, accidents, and breakdowns.
• Communicate Chain of Custody standards as required by Capstone Logistics customers.
• Resolve vendor problems or grievances and refer to vendor management when needed.
• Evaluate importance of incoming calls and prioritize accordingly.
• Provide support to customer service during peak season.
• Ensure policies in the Independent Contractor Operating Agreement are followed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Coaching

Map reading

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

We are among the top logistics companies in the United States, focusing on freight management, warehouse and distribution center assistance, last-mile delivery, supply chain analytics, optimization, and other services. Our comprehensive logistics solutions enable us to assist partners in lowering warehousing and transportation expenses effectively.

This role is meant to facilitate communication with vendors and customers, ensuring timely deliveries to meet customer requirements. The position will report directly to the Manager.
Responsibilities:
Operations:

• Schedule and dispatch vendors or independent contractors to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using telephones and dispatch software. Communicates all pertinent data (customer's locations, type of pickup, scanning requirements, temperature requirements, ect.) to vendors at the time of dispatch.
• Receive, input, and distribute On Demand work orders, proof of deliveries (PODs), and manifests, and prepare reports as required by management.
• Serve as a contact person for all vendors within their route territories and inform them about traffic problems such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, and other hazards.
• Manage contact with vendors to ensure all routes are covered, as needed.
• Determine responses needed to effectively and appropriately deal with emergencies, accidents, and breakdowns.
• Communicate Chain of Custody standards (location scanning, specimens handling, parcel scanning, ect.) as required by Capstone Logistics customers.
• Resolve vendor problems or grievances and refer to vendor management, if further assistance is needed.
• Evaluate importance of incoming telephone calls and prioritize accordingly.
• Provide support to the customer service team, on an as needed basis or during peak season.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures, as defined in the Independent Contractor Operating Agreement, are consistently followed.
• Makes decisions and takes the necessary actions to determine the most appropriate delivery methods to meet or exceed the customer's service expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, on the status of each job within the dispatch POD, manages distribution of work, and ensures documentation is complete before jobs are cleared.

Customer Service:

• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring timely and efficient courier service for customers, according to route schedules and On Demand requests.
• Confer with customers or supervising personnel, in order to address questions, problems, complaints, and requests for service.
• Keep customers notified of changes with route schedules and or on demand delays.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal communication and problem solving skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Interpersonal skills; ability to foster teamwork and motivate/coach others.
• Accurately and quickly able to read maps