Logistics Coordinator

About the role

Covia is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our team based in Independence, OH. This position is responsible for managing export container shipments and assisting with the maintenance of our railcar fleet.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and obtain favorable rates for export shipments.
• Execute shipment bookings as needed to meet customer needs.
• Resolve booking-related issues such as schedule changes and canceled sailings.
• Work with customer service, operations, and sales to address issues with affected parties both internally and externally.
• Identify export logistics service providers that are responsive to our container export needs.
• Manage the maintenance of Covia’s railcar fleet including diversions to shop and repair cost approval.
• Track loaded railcar pipelines and intercede with railroads as necessary.
• Establish trucking KPIs and provide trucking reports as requested.
• Establish export shipment-related KPIs and provide monthly reports.
• Establish fleet maintenance-related KPIs and provide monthly reports.
• Provide export cost analyses; provide fleet maintenance cost analyses.
• Participate in weekly conference calls representing Logistics & Supply Chain.
• Maintain close working relationships with Customer Service, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Review and approve export-related charges surrounding detention/accessorial and other fees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; a focus in logistics or supply chain preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in supply chain or logistics, especially in export-related logistics.
• Prior hands-on experience with bulk commodities by rail, blue water carriers, railroads, railcars, bulk trucks, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Prior hands-on negotiation of export rates and sourcing of quality carriers.
• Prior experience working with carriers for RFPs or carrier consolidation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-motivated, and self-starter.
• Strong team player with strong team-building skills.
• Great organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Able to manage multiple functions at one time in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, highly proficient in MS Excel.
• Experience working in TMS and ERP systems.
• Capability to build dashboards in MS PowerBI a plus.
• Able to work extended hours on occasion when necessary.
• Judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental.
• 401K with company matching.
• Vacation + Paid Holidays.
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel requirements.