Logistics Coordinator

Colonial Group•Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator works within the Transportation Division and is responsible for dispatching, inventory management, freight optimization, load shifting, and common carrier performance. The position collaborates extensively with departments across the Colonial family of companies and with external partners in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking, flexibility, follow-through, and thorough communication. The coordinator is expected to demonstrate the company’s core values of Integrity, Service, Entrepreneurship, and Family. The position reports to the Logistics Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based applications.
Availability to participate in on-call rotations during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to remain flexible and develop creative solutions to challenges.
Ability to work independently with direction and bring forward ideas and solutions to identified issues.
Strong communication, planning, tracking, and organizational skills.
Ability to coordinate and complete multiple activities and assignments simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or equivalent experience in a related field.
At least two years of experience in terminal dispatch, logistics, or a customer service role.

Responsibilities

Manage customer inventory levels by analyzing sales trends to determine reorder points.
Manage asset utilization to optimize full loads and identify opportunities.
Facilitate customer and sales order requests, including order creation, dispatching, and processing.
Monitor supply availability across multiple regions.
Make real-time supply sourcing and purchasing decisions using primary, secondary, and alternate terminals.
Work with cross-departmental teams to maintain adequate product inventory for customers.
Ensure driver execution meets Colonial’s operational standards.
Ensure deliveries are completed within mandated and established timelines.
Make real-time driver and asset decisions based on availability.
Coordinate daily with Fleet Maintenance on asset inspections, routine maintenance, and repair needs.
Maintain accurate and organized data in department software.
Communicate effectively and thoroughly with internal and external partners.
Understand Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and hours-of-service requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.