Logistics Coordinator 1st shift

thyssenkrupp • Wallingford, CT

284d • $23 - $328 • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and directing the movement of internal and external customer's freight through the respective supply chain in an efficient and timely manner. This role involves managing both domestic and international freight, including data entry, tracking freight, creating customer billing, and following up with customers and vendors. The coordinator will also negotiate vendor pricing and ensure compliance with documentation and paperwork. Providing professional customer service is a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or 4 years with related experience in international transportation, logistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience/exposure to domestic and international logistics and transportation.
• Knowledge of DOT Regulations, US Customs Compliance, C-TPAT, FAST, PIP, and/or ACE e-Manifest.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and at a fast pace.
• Good knowledge of geographical countries to facilitate efficient routing of customer material.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as freight management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, transportation, or related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all customers and vendors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Record and allocate all requests for pickup and delivery within the established countries for all customer freight.
• Maintain daily entry in the respective freight management systems for domestic and international freight.
• Maintain complete records for customer billing.
• Direct dispatch of drivers and vendor drivers.
• Negotiate pricing with current and potential vendors.
• Maintain daily contact with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of customer freight.
• Maintain Mexican Inventory with accurate records of all customer material being stored to ensure proper billing.
• Continuously increase knowledge of company procedures, products, and services.
• Document, investigate, and report damaged customer material to Manager/Supervisor.
• Maintain metric reports as required by management and/or customers.
• Proactively seek out new pricing with current vendors.
• Complete administrative duties timely and accurately.
• Maintain specified spreadsheets.
• Maintain written/computerized records and other forms of information.
• Participate, support, and comply with all health, safety, and 6S initiatives and requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401k and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED