Logistics Coordinator

Jurgensen Companies•Cincinnati, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator for a local stable company/industry. This is an important role within our company and is responsible for overseeing the transportation related activities. We are looking for someone who has a customer service focused mindset, self-starting, and has knowledge of transportation management systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
2 years of commercial transportation experience including experience dispatching variable route assignments.
Customer service focused mindset
Self-starting
Knowledge of transportation management systems
Construction Logistics & Job Site Coordination
Dispatching & Load Planning
Communication with Field Teams & Vendors
Problem Solving & Decision-Making Under Pressure
Time and Priority Management
Attention to Detail & Recordkeeping
Software Proficiency (e.g., dispatch software, Excel, GPS tracking tools, construction ERP systems)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a lead capacity is desirable.

Responsibilities

Owns the daily dispatch schedule for construction materials and equipment.
Allocates trucks and drivers efficiently to meet project site timelines and customer requirements.
Coordinates with job sites to ensure on-time delivery despite changing project conditions, traffic delays, or last-minute changes.
Processes orders for aggregates, ready-mix concrete, equipment, or other building materials.
Acts as the liaison between internal teams and job sites to ensure materials arrive in the correct sequence and quantity.
Provides proactive communication to foremen, superintendents, and procurement teams regarding delivery status or issues.
Maintains strong relationships with independent truckers, brokers, and haulers in the construction logistics network.
Sources and schedules external carriers when in-house capacity is exceeded.
Ensures reliable and compliant transportation partners are used for each load.
Manages order tickets, delivery slips, proof of delivery (PODs), and other construction documentation.
Tracks material usage and delivery performance for job costing and billing accuracy.
Coordinates with accounting and operations for receivables, cost coding, and compliance reporting.
Adjusts dispatches and truck assignments in response to site changes, equipment breakdowns, or weather delays.
Solves day-to-day logistics challenges with minimal disruption to field operations.
Works with field supervisors to realign delivery schedules and reroute trucks as needed.