Backhaul Coordinator

Penske•Cumru Township, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Backhaul Coordinator is responsible for generating revenue and profit growth by filling empty miles and increasing the utilization of the Penske fleet. This position will work with all fleet operators to identify empty freight lanes and excess equipment capacity. In turn the Freight Coordinator will negotiate market rates for loads with Backhaul customers (Shippers and Brokers). Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.

Responsibilities

Identify and maintain database of shippers as potential freight sources.
Solicit brokers and shippers, quote rates.
Execute load moves working between shippers and operations.
Function as a single point of contact for contracted backhaul customers to resolve issues.
Identify process improvement opportunities in freight coordination activities.
Other projects as assigned by the supervisor.
Identify and coordinate relationships with freight brokers and shippers.
Identify empty lanes and maintain a tracking list.
Develop list of target shippers and brokers; receive lead and contact information from a variety of sources; and secure loads that can be effectively handled by the fleets.
Secure and tender load to a company dedicated fleet; ensure load is picked up and delivered timely; and ensure billing is processed accurately and timely.
Understand aging of receivables and manage slow, late payments. Recognize trends for potential payment defaults. Make calls to collect slow pay and manage any disputed invoices.
Understand needs of the company’s location fleet, service tendering loads with prompt and courteous response regarding pick-up and delivery time and invoicing.
Work with Fleet management to overcome restrictions that may prohibit backhaul.
Assist in identifying idle capacity.
Secure and tender load to the operation; ensure load is picked up and delivered timely; and ensure billing is processed accurately and timely.
Understand aging of receivables and manage slow, late payments. Recognize trends for potential payment defaults. Make calls to collect slow pay and manage any disputed invoices.
Understand needs of the company’s location fleet, service tendering loads with prompt and courteous response regarding pick-up and delivery time, claims and invoicing.