Office Assistant-Transportation

Ritchey Acquisition Company; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchey Metals Company seeks a Logistics Coordinator to support the transportation department by coordinating freight across truck, barge and vessel channels. You will maintain records, ensure timely billing, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize capacity and service levels.

Responsibilities include preparing freight documentation, tracking shipments, negotiating carrier pricing, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to operate a computer at above average level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain truck, barge and vessel freight bill processing.
• Create truck, railcar, barge and vessel freight documentation.
• Schedule claims, tracing and billing.
• Negotiate pricing with carriers.
• Carrier development to broker more efficient loads.
• Communicate with internal departments regarding capacity and back-haul coverage.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Communication

Data entry

Problem solving

Computer skills

Job description

JOB SUMMARYSupport the transportation department by coordinating logistics, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient communication between internal teams and external partners.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSMaintain truck, barge and vessel freight bill processingCreate truck, railcar, barge and vessel freight documentationSchedule claims, tracing and billingTrack fuel surchargeSet up new carrier formsReport to fleetFile both electronic and physical paperworkAid with maintaining logistics planning tasks.Track shipments across multiple channelsPerforms other tasks, duties or assignments as may be assigned by manager from time to time.Analyzes markets and identifies changes within the freight industry to optimize lane capacity, margins.Market opportunities for the company.Negotiates pricing with carriers.Responsible for carrier development to broker more efficient loads.Works collaboratively with billing team to address concerns to ensure proper customer invoicing.Communicates effectively with internal departments regarding capacity and back-haul coverage.Manages and monitors multiple systems to ensure adequate supply of capacity, on-time performance and problem resolution challenges are addressed and communicated timely.Assesses customer and carrier performance and provides feedback to management team.Continuously improves service levels through ongoing recommendations for process improvements.POSITION REQUIREMENTSAbility to read and comprehend instructions.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to present information in one-on-one and group situations.Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, and volumes.Ability to apply math concepts.Ability to operate a computer on an above average level.Ability to apply problem-solving and common sense to various situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of the job, the employee is generally working in an office setting. However, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat at times. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; elevated noise levels and vibration. Employee must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.EEO STATEMENTRitchey Metals Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in a diverse workforce and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values the unique perspectives