Transportation Coordinator

Talentify; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

WOW Logistics is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Neenah, WI to manage customer accounts and build lasting relationships with carriers. You will enter load information, support sales in new opportunities, and help with SOPs, contracts, and projects as needed.

You will collaborate with the Transportation Management team, stay informed on market trends, and participate in RFPs and revenue initiatives to optimize costs and service levels.

Qualifications

• Two years of transportation experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated customer account base and build relationships.
• Enter shipment data into transportation management software for tracking and invoicing.
• Collaborate with sales on new opportunities and carrier capacity.
• Assist the Transportation Management team with SOPs, contracts, and projects.
• Participate in customer visits and RFPs.
• Research and negotiate freight costs to optimize savings.

Skills

Account development

Microsoft Excel

TMS usage

CTB Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TMS

Job description

Corporate Office - Neenah, WI 54956

Overview

Position Type:

Full Time

Description

Who We Are

Joining the WOW Logistics team means becoming part of a culture that inspires employees to reach their full potential and rewards exceptional performance based on merit. These are among the values contained in the Little Orange Book, the foundation of our culture. As we enter an exciting phase of growth, new and existing employees have a tremendous opportunity to grow alongside the company as it scales.

How Your Role Fits In

As a Transportation Coordinator, you will manage a dedicated customer account base while building solid relationships with customers and carriers. Secure carriers to match customer freight needs and enter load information in relative systems. Work with sales team on new business opportunities and seek potential opportunities with existing customers. Assist the Transportation Management team in contracts, systems, training, SOPs, and projects on an as needed basis.

What you’ll do:

• Create and maintain high level of satisfaction with all customers and carriers.
• Enter shipment information into transportation management software for tracking, invoicing, and historical reference.
• Focus on cross departmental collaboration to grow your account base and enhance relationships.
• Facilitate claims between customer and carrier.
• Stay up to date on market trends and new advancements in technology.
• Aid with creation and updating of departmental SOPs and SOWs.
• Strive to hit or exceed departmental and personal goals.
• Attend and/or lead customer visits.
• Participate in Customer RFPs.
• Collaborate with Transportation team to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Communicate with customers to determine transportation needs and arrange carrier capacity.
• Actively participate in revenue generating activities such as inside sales and marketing to carriers and customers.
• Research, analyze, and negotiate freight costs, delivery methods and delivery schedules to minimize cost and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Research new carriers and accurately on board them, including necessary agreements and insurance documentation.
• Perform a variety of other tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned by management.

What it takes to succeed:

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum two years of transportation experience required.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Tools (Ability to leverage Excel and other MS programs including, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
• Strong background in account development.
• Drive for continuous improvement and personal development.
• CTB Certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience using TMS (Transportation Management Systems) is preferred but not required.

Our Commitment to You

At WOW Logistics, fostering a supportive work environment is an integral part of our shared pursuit of excellence. We demonstrate our commitment through an array of benefits, including incentive pay based on role, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, health insurance, paid vacation, and more. Learn about our competitive benefits package on our website. (https://wowlogistics.com/about-us/careers/employee-benefits/)

Equal Opportunity Employer

WOW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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