Logistics Coordinator
Blacklidge · Gulfport, MS · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$50k–$65k/yrFull-time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
Responsibilities
- Customer Service & Order Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers via phone, email, and other communication channels
- Provide timely delivery updates, confirmations, and proactive communication regarding shipment status
- Build and maintain positive relationships through exceptional customer service
- Coordinate customer orders from order entry through final delivery
- Dispatch & Transportation Coordination
- Schedule and dispatch company drivers to maximize operational efficiency
- Build and optimize driver loads while maintaining delivery schedules
- Maintain clear communication with drivers regarding schedules, delays, and operational updates
- Monitor trucks and drivers using GPS and fleet tracking systems
- Coordinate transportation activities to ensure timely loading and delivery
- Operational Support
- Work closely with Plant Operations, Tanker Prep, Fleet, Sales, and Customer Service teams to ensure trailer and driver availability
- Process customer orders accurately within company systems
- Maintain detailed and accurate logistics documentation
- Aid with special projects and additional operational responsibilities as assigned
- Equipment & Driver Support
- Coordinate repairs for truck breakdowns and emergency service needs
- Schedule preventive maintenance with the Fleet Team
- Support drivers by responding to operational issues and after-hours calls during scheduled on-call rotations
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Respond quickly to unexpected transportation issues while minimizing customer impact
- Identify opportunities to improve dispatch efficiency and communication
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance customer service and operational performance
- Maintain a positive, solution-oriented mindset while supporting company objectives
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of dispatch, transportation, logistics coordination, or related experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based logistics systems
- Experience with fleet tracking or dispatch software preferred (Mcleod)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently
Key Competencies
- Customer service excellence
- Dispatch and transportation coordination
- Communication and relationship management
- Organization and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Time management and prioritization
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Team collaboration and accountability
Compensation
Salary Range: $50,000 – $65,000 annually based on qualifications and experience
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health reimbursement account
- Flexible spending account (health and dependent care)
- Life insurance(company provided and voluntary buy up option)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
Application Requirements
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or possess valid proof of authorization to work in the United States.