Logistics Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Cover the entire lifecycle of shipments from pickup to delivery, ensuring punctuality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage carrier relationships, securing competitive rates and reliable service while maintaining compliance documentation.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, and drivers to provide updates, resolve issues, and confirm delivery details.
• Maintain accurate shipment records (PODs, BOLs, rate confirmations) and generate performance reports to track load status and margins.
• Proactively identify and resolve challenges such as delays, equipment issues, and schedule changes to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Equivalent experience in logistics, supply chain, or customer service will be considered.
• Experience in logistics coordination, transportation, or customer service preferred (1–2 years).
• Proficiency with logistics software such as McLeod, Mercury Gate, DAT, Truckstop, and E2open.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook) and Power BI for reporting.
• Familiarity with carrier networks and freight operations is a plus.

Personality Traits

• Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Quick-thinking problem solver with a solution-focused mindset.
• Able to multitask effectively and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and professionalism.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment with good lighting and climate control.
• Primarily uses a computer and phone; requires extended periods of sitting and multitasking.
• Collaborative team setting with regular interaction with account managers, carriers, and customers.

Days and Shift Information

• Full-time position, typically Monday–Friday during standard business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
• Occasional overtime or after-hours availability may be required to support shipments outside normal operating times.

Pay/Benefits/Perks

• $22-23/hr + Commission Incentives tied to performance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with tenure: accrue up to 5 days in the first year; 2 weeks’ vacation + 1 week PTO at your first anniversary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability coverage.
• Additional perks: Doc-On-Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Program.