Logistics Coordinator

Legacy Supply Chain • Dublin, OH

10h • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Legacy Supply Chain is hiring a Logistics Coordinator to support our growing Freight Brokerage Division. As Logistics Coordinator, you play a fundamental role in helping our customers move their goods in the most cost-effective way and achieving our ambitious revenue growth objectives. You must be comfortable negotiating on the phone and building relationships with customers as well as carriers. You will be self-motivated, driven to succeed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an entry level position and with the right attitude, performance, and training, there is potential for this role to advance to a Carrier Development Coordinator and/or Account Manager role. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match. Schedule and Compensation Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Starting salary between $40,000-$45,000 per year

Requirements

• Interest in working in transportation industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Great customer service skills
• Enthusiasm and high energy
• Strong work ethic & coachable
• Insatiable curiosity, always willing to learn and grow with the company into progressive roles and responsibilities
• All duties and responsibilities are expected to be carried out in a manner consistent with LEGACY Core Values - Financial Stability, Customer Focus, Being the Best, Servant Leadership, Integrity, and Making a Difference.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation-related College or University education preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in transportation industry preferred
• Experience in intermodal/road transport, and/or brokerage environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and booking shipments to meet agreed transit times
• Dispatching carriers
• Tracking and tracing shipments, providing timely updates to customers
• Resolving shipment problems in a timely and constructive manner to minimize delays
• Monitoring and following up on additional costs occurred during transit to minimize order costs
• Communicating with customers in an excellent customer service manner and building rapport as a responsive and creative problem solver
• Communicating with carriers in an excellent professional manner and developing relationships as a fair business partner
• Maintaining accurate database entries (notes, shipment details, shippers, carriers, etc.)
• Maintaining accurate and timely billing entries
• Maintaining shared files and SOP’s
• Contributing to a healthy working atmosphere where teamwork, communication, and a strong focus on LEGACY culture and values are expected
• Other duties, as required, may be assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Pay : Highly competitive wages
• Retirement Support : Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
• Robust Health Plan : Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
• Job Skills Development : On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
• Leadership Development : Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
• Career Opportunities : Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed