Logistics Coordinator

About the role

The Logistics Coordinator at TXIT supports and executes daily logistics operations, including truck, rail, vessel, and tank movements. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can ensure the accurate flow of commodities through the terminal, maintain timely communications with internal teams and external stakeholders, and support real-time updates through systems such as CommTrac.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vessel agents and barge companies to ensure arrival and departure of all vessels and Ocean-Going Barges to and from TIT docks are arranged and schedule is executed.
• Responsible for truck loading and ensuring all open orders are audited weekly and new orders are input into TweighSend TxIT management/Staff, Customers, Agents, Inspectors, and surveyors daily updates on each vessel and barges scheduled to berth at TxIT in the next 7 days.
• Ensure Pilots are set 12 hours prior to expected berthing or sailing slack water for all inbound and outbound vessels and ocean-going barges.
• Review and verify all Facility Access Gate Lists supplied by agents and barge lines, prior to passing on to Security for access to Terminal
• Track railcar and unit train throughput, including missing railcars, bad order railcars, GSV, and post-discharge ethanol railcar tracking
• Track barge operations on Fleeting Dock Log, including tender time, all-fast, commence, complete, release, and sail time from terminal
• Thorough knowledge of terminal Customer scheduling requirements. Maintain and distribute customer inventories daily.
• Vessel/Barge/Rail Invoicing
• Resolve delivery problems.
• Recommend updates and improvements to logistic supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 5+ years’ work experience in the maritime industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Must demonstrate an attention to detail and work for accuracy and proficiency
• Must be highly motivated, self-starter who possesses strong interpersonal skills, capable of building strong positive relationships, and possesses strong analytical skills
• Continuously uphold company core values
• Specialized training and certifications may be required to be completed and maintained
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test, physical and background check

Measurables/KPIs

• CommTrac entry compliance: 100% real-time input within standard
• Railcar error rate: BOL discrepancies: Zero tolerance
• Daily inventory accuracy: 100% alignment with operations
• Communication score: >90%
• Incident escalation response time

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform work wearing PPE including, but not limited to rain gear, FRC, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, etc.
• Respiratory protection fit-testing, pulmonary function testing, and fit for duty exam if required
• Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, unassisted
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer