Logistics Coordinator

Saddle Creek Logistics Services • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Logistics Coordinator coordinates the delivery of customer products to desired locations. The role provides real-time driver and load status updates in TruckMate, supports communications through radio, phone, and PeopleNet, and ensures transportation documents flow properly to and from drivers. The coordinator communicates with management, drivers, and customers; enters information accurately into complex software systems; and performs clerical and administrative tasks related to transportation documents.

The scheduled hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The role may require overtime, other shifts, or holidays as business needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a transportation clerical or similar role.
• Excellent data-entry skills.
• Strong computer skills, including prior experience with complex computer systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and track several shipments for numerous clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, drivers, and customers.
• Ability to work overtime, other shifts, and/or holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems such as PeopleNet and/or TruckMate.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time driver and load status updates in the TruckMate software system.
• Provide coverage and communications for radio, phone, and PeopleNet.
• Ensure proper flow of documents to and from drivers.
• Communicate effectively with management, drivers, and customers.
• Enter data efficiently and accurately in complex software systems.
• Perform clerical and administrative functions, including sorting, filing, and distributing transportation documents.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement.
• Medical employee-only premium of less than $10 per week with wellness discounts.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.
• Weekly 401(k) match.
• Vacation available immediately upon hire.
• Eight holidays per calendar year.
• Personal time after 90 days.
• Employee Assistance Program and identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED