Logistics Coordinator
- Full-Time
Position Overview:
The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for brokering truckloads and containers to outsourced carrier partners, negotiating rates, dispatching drivers, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective transportation of goods. Duties also include tracking trailers, ensuring timely receipt of carrier paperwork & invoices, scheduling appointments, updating customer portals, and customer service responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Load Brokerage: Source, negotiate, and secure trucking capacity to fulfill customer shipping requirements, ensuring the timely and cost-effective transportation of freight.
Carrier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, including negotiating rates, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with service agreements.
Customer Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing updates on shipment status, addressing inquiries, and resolving any issues that arise during transportation.
Route Optimization: Analyze shipping requirements and available carrier capacity to optimize routing and maximize efficiency, minimizing transit times and transportation costs.
Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all necessary documentation, including contracts, bills of lading, and shipping instructions, are accurately completed and processed in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Problem Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during transportation, such as delays, damages, or routing changes, to minimize disruptions and ensure customer satisfaction.
Data Analysis: Utilize transportation management systems and data analytics tools to track and analyze key performance metrics, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency.
Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, streamline workflows, and enhance service quality to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.
Address
Hermann Forwarding
Monmouth Junction, NJIndustry
Transportation and Storage
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