Logistics Coordinator I

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Bonus pay (pay-for-performance)

Job summary

Nucor Corporation, division Texas Port Recycling LLC, is seeking a transportation coordinator in Houston, TX. You will manage carrier setup, coordinate freight operations, and maintain carrier performance to meet operational goals.

Responsibilities include price analysis, market insights for buyers, and building strong carrier partnerships. The role requires strong organizational skills, a customer-service mindset, and flexibility to work in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment requires excellent customer service and multitasking.
• Minimum 2 years of sales, retail, and/or customer service experience; degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new customers and strengthen current relationships.
• Strong administrative background and ability to work independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage carrier and account setup, including documentation and configuration.
• Oversee freight operations through Freight Entry Portal and Carrier Point systems.
• Secure carrier capacity and resolve freight issues with buyers and yards.
• Coordinate vehicle registrations, maintenance scheduling, and ticket corrections.
• Manage backhaul operations and daily carrier capacity.
• Analyze DAT market data to support pricing decisions and market insights.
• Develop carrier relationships and sourcing strategies for challenging markets.
• Support feeder yards with freight planning and contract fulfillment.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Other Available Locations: Texas

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

• Manages carrier and account setup, including documentation, system configuration, and coordination.
• Manages freight operations through Freight Entry Portal and Carrier Point systems.
• Supports yards and buyers by securing carrier capacity, resolving freight issues, obtaining transportation quotes, and maintaining carrier network visibility and performance.
• Assist operations by coordinating vehicle registrations, maintenance scheduling, and ticket corrections.
• Manages backhaul operations by coordinating daily carrier capacity and contract fulfillment.
• Works closely with carriers and buyers to address transportation issues.
• Analyzes DAT market data and freight trends to support pricing decisions, provide market insights to buyers, and identify opportunities to improve transportation costs and capacity.
• Develops carrier relationships and sourcing strategies to strengthen coverage in challenging markets while maintaining long-term partnership stability.
• Serves as a transportation resource for feeder yards by assisting with freight planning, scheduling, and contract fulfillment to meet operational goals.
• Respond to quote calls received in less than 30 minutes OR as soon as reasonably possible.
• Prospect and cold call potential new customers and build database to track successes of calls.
• Report on weekly performance. Conduct customer surveys.
• Stay current on state and local regulations regarding scrap metal recycling and coordinate the enforcement of these regulations in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Job Details

• Division: Texas Port Recycling LLC
• Location: Houston, TX, United States
• Other Available Locations: Texas

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Manages carrier and account setup, including documentation, system configuration, and coordination.
• Manages freight operations through Freight Entry Portal and Carrier Point systems.
• Supports yards and buyers by securing carrier capacity, resolving freight issues, obtaining transportation quotes, and maintaining carrier network visibility and performance.
• Assist operations by coordinating vehicle registrations, maintenance scheduling, and ticket corrections.
• Manages backhaul operations by coordinating daily carrier capacity and contract fulfillment.
• Works closely with carriers and buyers to address transportation issues.
• Analyzes DAT market data and freight trends to support pricing decisions, provide market insights to buyers, and identify opportunities to improve transportation costs and capacity.
• Develops carrier relationships and sourcing strategies to strengthen coverage in challenging markets while maintaining long-term partnership stability.
• Serves as a transportation resource for feeder yards by assisting with freight planning, scheduling, and contract fulfillment to meet operational goals.
• Respond to quote calls received in less than 30 minutes OR as soon as reasonably possible.
• Prospect and cold call potential new customers and build database to track successes of calls.
• Report on weekly performance. Conduct customer surveys.
• Stay current on state and local regulations regarding scrap metal recycling and coordinate the enforcement of these regulations in the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service and handling multiple projects.
• Minimum of 2-years previous work experience in sales, retail and/or customer service or bachelor's degree in business related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop new customers as well as the ability to maintain and strengthen current customer relationships
• Strong administrative background. Proven ability to work independently and with others and be part of a team
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organization and time management skills
• Ability to be flexible, supportive and adaptive to changes in direction, priorities and job duties
• Computer experience, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and the ability to learn in-house systems
• Knowledge of the metals recycling industry preferred. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Flexible to work off hours, weekends, holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions
• Preferred - Bilingual Spanish

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace