Logistics coordinator

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Deepak at (224) 507-1279 or Marshelin at (224) 507-1280.

Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Remote, but candidates needs to be located in the Wisconsin/Illinois area

Duration: 12 Months

Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Description:

Position Purpose: Identify, develop, and monitor the transportation requirements for the movement of all raw materials, components, non-finished and finished goods shipments within the U.S., and to and from Canada and Mexico. Maintain high levels of service at a fair market cost. This position requires daily interaction with Supply Chain Managers, Customer Service, Planning, Logistics, and Transportation Companies on a regular basis to proactively assess and manage transportation related activity. This position requires excellent prioritization and organization skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced customer focused environment.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Serve as transportation lead for specific shipping points to meet business needs
• Tender, track and report shipments utilizing TMS
• Monitor carrier performance; manage transportation related issues with customers
• Process and track shipments for expedites, out of territory, trans-ships, and returns
• Obtain rates from carriers for new lanes and setup lane for load tendering

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

TOP 5 REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Microsoft Office/365 (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
2. 0-2 years' experience in a customer service role.
3. Ability to interface with multiple levels of an organization internally and externally
4. Excellent Communication Skills, written and verbal
5. Ability to devote strong attention to detail while multitasking in a fast paced work environment
6. Would prefer a candidate that has prior experience in transportation, but not required.

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES:

Microsoft Office/365

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain oriented disciplines

Experience with Retail Link or TMS e2open (ideal)