Logistics Coordinator

PLS Logistics Services•Mount Washington, KY

12d

About The Position

Over our tenured history, PLS Logistics Services has become one of the country’s leading logistics management services providers. We are headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA, with offices in Jacksonville, Tampa, Nashville , Saint Louis, Philadelphia & downtown Pittsburgh. We are growing as an organization and are looking for top talent to join our team. As a Logistics Coordinator, you will work very closely with our Account Executive team to help customers ship their freight across the nation. In this facilitator role, you are responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with customer representatives, motor carriers, and PLS employees. At PLS, we ship over one million loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS Transportation network of over 250,000 trucks representing 45,000 carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies. Are you ready to jumpstart your career? PLS Logistics Services is An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent work experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Effective multi-tasker
Ability to work flexible schedule
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

Assign carriers to move shipments based on shipment information.
Book and schedule all shipments within the assigned Account Executive team.
Negotiate carrier rates, and choose carriers based on service levels and profitability targets.
Monitor carrier performance and report carrier failures.
Maintain direct communication with the Account Executives and leadership team.
Ensure all loads are covered that are expected to ship each day.
Demonstrate strong industry knowledge and understanding of various systems.