Logistics Analyst jobs in Birmingham, AL

Summary/Objective:

At Montgomery Logistics we have two customers: The shipper and our partner carriers. As a Logistics Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the timeliness of our freight by meeting all tracking & tracing requirements, covering loads, assigning carriers, dispatching drivers, and managing the operational component of our contractual business. We work in a very fast paced, competitive, noisy yet fun and rewarding environment.

Typical day in the life of a Logistics Coordinator

• This is a high volume outbound call business. Plan to be on the phone most of the day tracking, ensuring on-time pickup and delivery, dispatching drivers, etc.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor dedicated freight opportunities.
• Covering available loads by procuring trucks via existing carrier network, 3rd party load boards and carrier databases.
• Ensure receipt of all proper billing paperwork (rate confirmations, BOL, POD’s, invoices)
• Work in tandem with CSR to ensure all shipments for enterprise accounts are promptly and accurately covered, dispatched and tracked.

Job Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Build relationships with carriers, dispatchers, and drivers through regular communication.
• Superior time management skills, organizational skills, and unparalleled attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and effectively handle multiple loads simultaneously.
• Anticipate and proactively resolve potential customer service issues resolving with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results

Competencies/Education:

• High School diploma required; college degree is preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday 7:00-7:30a.m. to 4:00-4:30p.m. Non-Exempt, over-time eligible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Montgomery Transportation Group to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer, and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.