Job Summary: Our organization seeks a service-minded logistics coordinator to serve as a liaison between freight carriers and our customers. In this position, your responsibilities would include securing new accounts, expediting the information-sharing process, and communicating with dispatchers, drivers, and clients. Ideal candidates are customer-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform freight services, adhering to government and company regulations
- Create, coordinate, and manage pick-up and delivery schedules, coordinating with shippers, carriers, dispatchers, and customers
- Track and report shipment status of loads
- Accurate and timely issuance of Delivery Orders and Bills of Lading
- Book orders with carriers and assist in preparation for loading
- Provide current and prospective customers with shipping quotes
- Maintain accurate records of all activity, ensuring freight paperwork is complete and approved prior to transportation
- Resolve freight discrepancies and keep relevant parties apprised
- Respond to customer concerns and queries in a timely, professional manner
- Manage multiple deliveries and process spot requests
- Develop new sales strategies to generate leads, improve business, and develop a sales pipeline
- Identify safe carriers for freight services, develop business relationships with carrier contacts, and negotiate pricing agreements and contracts
- Maintain positive, productive relationships with customers, and contact them, as appropriate, for new business opportunities or to offer special promotions and discounts
- Remain abreast of emerging market trends
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years relevant industry experience preferred
- Good written and verbal communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills; courteous; organized and able to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and web-based applications
- Attention to detail
- Positive Attitude
- Authorization to work in the US