Logistic Operation Coordinator

TUCKER CONSTRUCTION•Winter Haven, FL

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator plans, prices, and manages the movement of materials and trucks. In a team effort with the Logistics Dispatcher, they will be responsible for ensuring loads/materials are being delivered effectively. This role partners with Project Managers and Superintendents to forecast material needs, price and schedule haul routes, secure sources for aggregates and soils, and coordinate the sale and transport of excess material. They also must prepare reports detailing the effectiveness of the fleet, developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2-3 years of experience as a truck dispatcher or logistics in a similar industry.
Extensive experience in customer services, as well as generating freight bills and invoices.
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction and communicate effectively.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Excellent communication skills to clearly relay information to all involved parties
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to compute rate, ration, percent.
Requires independent judgement and conscious thinking.
Ability to use iPad, smartphone and computer.
Ability to use Windows operating systems and associated software.
Working knowledge of dispatch management software.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate degree in transportation or logistics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules
Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices
Collect tickets from drivers and provide to Logistic Dispatcher for processing
Providing reports to management on scheduling and material needs
Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency
Managing truck drivers’ schedules and routes
Documenting all calls, deliveries, routes and times for pickups and deliveries
Handling customer complaints and inquiries
Negotiating rates and delivery timelines
Analyze origin/destination, distances, load limits, and cycle times to price haul routes and recommend most cost-effective options (company fleet vs. brokered haulers).
Build haul schedules with time windows, gate hours, and equipment availability; maintain a daily/weekly logistics plan.
Lead 1–3-week look-ahead logistics meetings with PMs/Supers to align on upcoming cut/fill, import/export, and material placements.
Knowledge of trucking regulations and laws
Understanding of how shipping, trucking, and logistics work
Analytical skills to problem-solve and coordinate difficult situations
Ability to handle upset customers
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to stay calm in fast-paced situations