Intermodal Specialist

MODE GLOBAL•Coraopolis, PA

1d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

An Intermodal Specialist coordinates freight transportation using multiple modes (rail, truck, ocean), focusing on optimizing supply chain efficiency, drayage management, and cost control. Key responsibilities include tracking shipments, negotiating with carriers, ensuring compliance, and managing customer service to reduce detention/demurrage fees.

Requirements

Previous logistics or brokerage experience, specifically with rail or intermodal operations.
Proficiency in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Strong interpersonal skills for negotiating with carriers and communicating with stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage complex shipping logistics and billing.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in logistics or supply chain management is often preferred.

Responsibilities

Logistics Coordination: Manage the end-to-end movement of intermodal containers, coordinating between rail ramps and truck drivers for pick-ups/deliveries.
Carrier Management: Build relationships with drayage partners, negotiating rates and securing capacity.
Data Entry & Tracking: Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to enter loads, update ETAs, and track shipment milestones.
Problem Resolution: Actively track shipments to prevent or mitigate detention, per diem, and demurrage charges.
Customer Service: Act as the primary contact, providing proactive updates and resolving service exceptions for clients.
Compliance: Ensure all documentation adheres to intermodal transportation regulations and company standards.