Contract Freight Coordinator

PDI • Ankeny, IA

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About The Position

Schedules the pickup and delivery of contract freight and backhaul shipment resulting in customer satisfaction and increased profits .

Requirements

• Good transportation, delivery, and distribution understanding
• Sales and negotiation skills
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills
• General math and basic accounting skills
• Good general computer and spreadsheet ability
• Good organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to handle busy, hectic work environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills, phone, and interpersonal skills
• High school education or equivalent required .

Nice To Haves

• Transportation logistics education o r equivalent experience preferred .
• Logistic or dispatch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the scheduling of pick-up and delivery for backhauls and contract shipments accurately and efficie ntly including booking loads, negotiating freight rates, dispatching loads, special deliveries, and follow-up with drivers.
• Tracks movement to monitor shipments .
• Utilizes Prospero as well as other systems to coordinate and track freight activities.
• Monitors contract freight from pick-up to delivery, dealing with any problems to ensure good customer service .
• Serves as a driver contact for day-to-day operational needs including tracking ETA’s, pallet changes, lost paperwork, overweight issues, route changes, pick-up and delivery problems, and equipment breakdowns.
• Communicates with the warehouse on pallets miss-ships, longs, damaged product, and special freight instructions.
• Assists the department in general office functions including but not limited to answering incoming calls, performs customer service and handles problems following up with response quickly and efficiently, makes copies, monitors incoming faxes, compiles and distributes paperwork, and data entry.
• Solicits new contract freight customers presenting a positive representation of PDI.
• Responsible for overages, shorts, and damaged contract freight claims.
• Notifies vendors and consignees of discrepancies.
• Works with quality control supervisor on salvaged or donated products .
• Processes claims for lost or damaged product.
• Works with dispatchers and loaders when returning smaller quantities of pallets to vendor.
• Buys pallets as needed.
• Works with Accounts Receivable Associate in resolving billing discrepancies and issuing credit vouchers and chargebacks .
• Assists the Transportation Accountant with contacting customers regarding outstanding receivables.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees