Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Clinton Township, MI

Compensation: $45,000-$50,000 per year

Schedule:

· Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel when needed.

· Office hours may vary based on the distribution center locations.

Position Overview:

As a Carrier Coordinator, your role is vital in managing the carrier network efficiently. You will be responsible for load planning, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, resolving issues, and optimizing transportation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Load Planning and Carrier Selection: Apply logistics expertise to determine the most suitable carriers, modes, and transportation strategies, with a focus on balancing service quality and cost-effectiveness.

Operations Management: Manage day-to-day activities, including load tracking and tracing, and promptly communicate load changes or issues.

Carrier Support: Assist carriers in resolving issues related to loading, pickup appointments, and ensure effective communication with relevant parties.

Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Participate in account and customer-related programs and special projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Transportation Metrics: Be aware of and identify optimal freight solutions to achieve and exceed transportation metrics, including Cost Per Pallet, Order Tender Lead Time, On-Time Performance, and Customer Trailer Pool.

Data Analysis: Utilize analytical skills to generate daily, weekly, and periodic reports from the Transportation Management System (TMS) and other systems, facilitating cost and performance-based continuous improvement.

Optimization: Continuously analyze the cost efficiency of existing lanes, routing guides, and load configurations, implementing improvements when needed.

Documentation: Create and maintain documentation of procedures and processes, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, finance, or a related field (preferred).

Minimum 1 year of supply chain, logistics, dispatching, load planning, or work in the transportation industry required.

Prior experience working in a fast-paced logistics environment is highly preferred.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Paid time off and holidays.

Opportunities for professional development.

Supportive and dynamic work environment.

If you are a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for optimizing transportation operations, we invite you to apply for the Carrier Coordinator position. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional transportation services to our valued clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clinton Township, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000