II. Logistics Coordinator (LC)

Summary:

The Logistics Coordinator supports the Logistics Manager and Account Executive by coordinating daily load activities by speaking with customers, carriers, suppliers and vendors insuring that goods are picked up and delivered on time.

Primary Responsibilities:

Acts as a liaison between the customers, carriers, suppliers vendors, and receiver.
Locates carriers for loads. Communicates daily with carrier during transport, from pick-up to delivery.
Builds and maintains relationships with carriers.
Accurately enters and maintains up-to-date information on a continuous basis in the LDI Freight Management program
Insures that all the proper documents are completed and received by LDI before a carrier is used for the first time. Follows-up with carrier to keep necessary documents current
Works quickly to resolve problems that may develop on a load.
Provides on-the-job training and direction for Logistic Support personnel.
Negotiates rates with carriers within the parameters provided by the Logistics Manager and Account Executive

Required:

Strong work ethic, energetic, fast learner
Self directed and good problem solving skills
Outstanding organizational skills, excellent time management skills and ability to manage many activities at one time
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Ability to effectively train others
Strong verbal communication skills – face-to-face / phone
At least 25 wpm typing skills
Able to simultaneously handle multiple phone lines
Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills
Must be available to occasionally take calls during the evening and weekends, and work half days 1 Saturday a month

Preferred:

Bachelors Degree
Previous transportation or dispatch experience

Compensation:

Competitive Salary
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and Paid Vacations

All interested parties please email to:
resume @ logisticdynamics . com