Assistant Freight Coordinator
A Hiring Company · St Louis, MO · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Coincides and dispatches non-ferrous truck shipments
- Negotiates freight rates with carriers
- Guarantees on-time pick-up and delivery of product
- Maintains monitoring and analysis of freight rates
- Manages carrier to optimize utilization
- Negotiates rates with new and existing carriers
- Increases carrier base and reduces freight costs
- Sorts freight and demurrage bills
- Confirms invoice accuracy and submits for payment
- Maintains the freight rate database
- Functions as backup for other traffic coordinators
Requirements
- At least 2-3 years experience in the traffic/transportation industry
- Highly detail-oriented
- Excellent communications skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Word and Excel
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred