Logistics Coordinator: Drive 95% On-Time Shipments

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a transportation dispatcher to manage carrier selection, monitor performance, and coordinate order processing. You will resolve shipping exceptions and communicate with shippers and carriers to maintain efficient operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in transportation and dispatch, with a college degree preferred and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems. This on-site role may require travel per business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of transportation and dispatch experience required.
• College degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems required.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, cube, and route orders to maximize service standards and margins.
• Assess carriers and determine the best routing solutions for orders.
• Manage and review new customer orders and perform manual data entry when required.
• Coordinate with shippers' customer service representatives regarding exceptions, rush orders, and order changes.
• Proactively resolve issues for customers, warehouses, and carriers and elevate to management as appropriate.
• Maintain carrier performance to a minimum of 95% on-time delivery and expand carrier base as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with shipping facilities and carriers to ensure proper execution.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS/400 systems

Job description

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a transportation dispatcher to manage carrier selection, monitor performance, and coordinate order processing. You will resolve shipping exceptions and communicate with shippers and carriers to maintain efficient operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in transportation and dispatch, with a college degree preferred and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems. This on-site role may require travel per business needs.