Logistics Coordinator

Job Expectations/Duties

• Manage customers’ inventory levels by analyzing sales trends to determine reorder points.
• Understand and manage asset utilization for full load optimization and opportunity.
• Facilitate all sales/customer order requests, up to and including order creation, dispatching, and processing.
• Monitor supply availability for multiple regions.
• Execute real-time supply sourcing / purchasing decisions from a list of primary, secondary and alternate terminals.
• Work with cross-departmental functions to maintain adequate product inventory for all customers.
• Ensure driver execution meets Colonial’s operational standards.
• Ensure deliveries have been made within the mandated and established timeline.
• Execute real-time driver and assets decisions based on availability.
• Cook with cross-departmental functions to maintain adequate product inventory for all customers.
• Coordinate with Fleet Maintenance daily on asset inspection, routine maintenance and repair items.
• Maintain integrity of the department software(s) by ensuring all data is accurate and organized.
• Communicate effectively and thoroughly with internal and external partners.
• Understand the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and hours of service.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or equivalent experience in a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in terminal dispatch, logistics, or customer service role is preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and web-based applications.
• Availability for on-call rotations during nights and weekends and holidays is required.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and develop creative solutions to challenges.
• Ability to operate independently given direction and bring ideas and solutions to issues raised.
• Strong communication, planning, tracking, and organizing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver multiple activities and assignments simultaneously.