Logistics Coordinator

PLS Logistics Services•Cranberry, PA

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About The Position

PLS Logistics Services is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinators to support its National Accounts team. The Logistics Coordinator works closely with Account Executives, customers, and carrier partners to coordinate freight movement across the country. The role is responsible for securing capacity, managing shipments, solving transportation challenges, and ensuring excellent service throughout the shipping process. This is an opportunity to build a career in transportation, supply chain, sales, and logistics operations within a fast-paced third-party logistics (3PL) environment.

Requirements

Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload by importance.
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; stated as preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Book and schedule all shipments within the assigned Account Executive or team.
Understand team profitability metrics, including call center statistics, revenue and net revenue, variance to target, variance to maximum, and load counts.
Communicate directly with Account Executives and the Leadership team.
Identify and solve capacity shortfalls within the team.
Use systems, technology, and tools to locate and secure equipment types for customer shipments.
Assign carriers to move shipments based on shipment information.
Select carriers based on service levels and profitability targets.
Negotiate carrier rates under targets.
Ensure all loads expected to ship each day are covered.
Assist with training and developing new logistics coordinators and AETs through shadowing, sharing best practices, and providing technical support.
Maintain productive working relationships with customer representatives, motor carriers, and PLS employees.
Monitor carrier performance and report carrier failures.
Perform other duties as required by business needs or assigned.