Logistics Coordinator

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)•Jeffersonville, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at American Commercial Barge Line as a Logistics Coordinator, where you'll be at the heart of coordinating barge and fleet boat dispatching for a dynamic river region! In this fast-paced role, you’ll keep our customers informed with real-time updates on barge delivery status, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You'll also track critical shipping data in a cutting-edge computer system, helping to keep our logistics running seamlessly. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in the river transport industry, this is the opportunity for you! American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Ability to handle stressful situations with composure and professionalism.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, logistics management software, and database management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
0-3 Years of logistics experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute barge and boat schedules within assigned river segment.
Provide area manager with daily activity forecast and validate current plan.
Communicate boat and barge positions, schedules, and other information as required.
Update barge release and placement information.
Notify customers of pending barge arrivals, projected availability, and barge placements and releases.
Assist in planning and coordinating fleet boat and barge movement in a safe manner that maximizes fleet boat utilization and minimizes use of external fleet power.
Maximize cleaning and repair facility utilization and minimize barge idle days and shifting costs at internal fleets.
Enter vendor, barge and other traffic data into computer system.
Communicate orders to harbor service vendors and coordinate port occurrences.
Monitor barge traffic for exceptions and make corrections.
Ensure compliance with company policy and government regulations.
Performs all other duties as assigned.