Logistics Coordinator

TriMark•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator plays a pivotal role in overseeing and facilitating Dedicated Truck scheduling and communication. This position is responsible for managing truck loading schedules, coordinating logistical support between sales and operations, and assisting with various aspects of freight management, including damage claims and vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Proficient in MS Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Demonstrated success in vendor negotiation.
Detail-oriented, hands-on, and positive with a strong work ethic.
Knowledge of UPS/FedEx service offerings and reporting tools.
Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and communication with 3PL transportation companies.
Understanding of truckload and LTL tariff and logistics.
1 – 2 years of experience in logistics management, preferably in small package, LTL, and dedicated truck bookings, or equivalent military or practical experience.
Experience with creating commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and SLIs for international shipments.
Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

Nice To Haves

People-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily truck loading schedule for major DC locations, including obtaining quotes and ensuring appropriate equipment allocation for each load.
Facilitate communication between sales and operations teams to provide logistical support as required.
Assist with damage claims and completion of international paperwork in compliance with organizational policies and governmental regulations.
Conduct negotiations with vendors for transactional truckload quotes and warehousing work for forward staged jobs.
Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency as necessary to optimize logistics operations.
Assist with distressed shipments by coordinating with third-party logistics providers (3PL) for resolution.
Contribute to the creation of policies, procedures, and freight training programs to enhance operational efficiency.
Train personnel from various departments in logistical best practices and cost-saving solutions.
Maintain metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), reports, process documentation, logs, and safety records.