Traffic and Logistics Coordinator: Fleet Routing & Carrier Ops

Oldcastle APG; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is seeking a Traffic Coordinator for our Farmingdale, NJ facility. You will schedule and route fleet and hired hauls, optimize routing, and maximize drivers' hours of service.

The role requires a two-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience; strong knowledge of DOT regulations; excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum two year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training or education
• Logistics experience with working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling of internal fleet equipment
• Strong language, mathematical, and computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Review open orders and delivery windows to prioritize scheduling of fleet and hired carriers
• Coordinate regional shipment requests to optimize routing
• Maintain shipping information using Oracle Transportation Management software including carrier assignment, rating accuracy, scheduling, and equipment requirements
• Serve as the carrier point of contact, locating capacity to meet variable shipping volumes, negotiating spot rates, communicating delivery instructions to carriers, and ensuring proper insurance and safety requirements are met
• Review carrier accounts to identify issues and file claims for damage or missing product
• Communicate delivery schedules to customers and prepare associated shipping documents as required
• Coordinate with production and sales team to expedite and trace shipments
• Audit and maintain driver files and records including hours of service, accidents, and violations to ensure compliance with DOT and government regulations
• Additional roles and responsibilities to be assigned as needed

Skills

Logistics coordination

DOT regulations knowledge

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Two year degree in business or related field

Equivalent in experience

Job description

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is seeking a Traffic Coordinator for our Farmingdale, NJ facility. You will schedule and route fleet and hired hauls, optimize routing, and maximize drivers' hours of service.

The role requires a two-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience; strong knowledge of DOT regulations; excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits accompany the position.