Logistics Coordinator

Posted:
9/9/2024, 5:58:28 AM

Location(s):
Hickory, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

COMPANY STATEMENT:

Transportation Insight is a premier employer regionally and nationally because of our reputation, workplace culture and growth opportunities. At Transportation Insight, our team members are motivated to improve our clients, our communities and ourselves every day. We solve challenges that help manufacturers, retailers, and distributors get their products to market in a more cost-effective and efficient manner. By joining the team at Transportation Insight you will be a part of the team that plays a vital role in making sure the business to business and business to consumer marketplace has access to the products they need, when they need them.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is a transportation specialist helping to provide clients and customers with strategic and cost effective supply chain solutions.

CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Providing daily management over client shipments, resulting in cost savings through mode and carrier optimization.
  • Handle numerous daily inbound and outbound transportation requests via phone and email.
  • Ensure proper carriers are used to improve core carrier compliance and savings.
  • Tracking and following up on shipments from pick up through delivery.
  • Calculate dimensions for proper shipping modes.
  • Calculate and document savings opportunities.
  • Ensure billing is handled correctly.
  • Assist emergency shipping requests by fulfilling expedited requirements accordingly to various guidelines.

SUPPORTING DUTIES TO THE CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ability to work rotating schedule for our On Call coverage to assist our client base after business hours. The coverage is handled outside the office on a weekly basis (current rotation is approx. 7 times per year)
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, handling multiple incoming calls.
  • Experience using multi-line phones, Windows based programs, internet, and multi shared inbox systems and dual monitors.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and have good retention skills, while working well under pressure.
  • Strong concept of basic Math.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Qualified applicants will have an Associate’s Degree or comparable work experience.

We provide competitive benefits that matter to you most, including:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Paid and floating holidays
  • Paid health days
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Diverse Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet insurance, and 401(k) with Company Matching
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Mental health aid through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups
  • Access to professional development resources such as LinkedIn Learning
  • Great people know great people, all employees are eligible for our Referral Program!

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.

Transportation Insight

Website: https://transportationinsight.com/

Headquarter Location: Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1999

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Logistics ⋅ Supply Chain Management ⋅ Transportation