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Logistics Coordinator Jobs in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA at ZipRecruiter
Position: LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Job Description
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that freight is moving from its original point to its final destination.
Exercises discretion and uses independent judgment in booking appropriate carrier, negotiating carrier rates, and resolving “problem” loads.
Manages transportation arrangements from pre-pickup through delivery.
Communicates with shippers, carriers, and team members.
Builds and maintains carrier relationships.
Services the company’s customer base and advises carriers accordingly.
Uses urgency to deal with any issues, i.e., claims, detention, OS&D, layover, breakdowns, etc.
Maintains proper updates on carriers assigned to RE Garrison.
Answers brokerage phone line, directing calls to the correct person and acting as a resource to customers if the appropriate person is not available.
Functions as a team; all Logistics Coordinators are responsible for any freight available on the brokerage board.
Expected to “Get The Job Done” by staying as late as necessary to achieve required results.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
College degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a business-related field.
Previous customer service and/or logistics experience.
Knowledge of the trucking industry is a plus.
SKILLS
Ability to interact and communicate effectively over the phone, through email, and face to face.
Capacity to recognize when action is necessary and to implement the required actions within a reasonable time.
Aptitude to prioritize workflow to use time effectively.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations to calculate transit times.
Competency to use discretion and good judgment.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Title: Logistics Coordinator
Company: ZipRecruiter
Location: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA
Category: Transportation, Supply Chain/Logistics
