Logistics Coordinator

AstroTurf

4d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the best and accurate cost-effective freight rates for the company. This position organizes negotiated terms in correlation with brokers and logistics management to coordinate timely movement of materials to ensure project completions. This role will also administering daily operations for Tags, Insurance, logistic documents and record-keeping.

Requirements

• Education: HS diploma/GED required
• Experience: 2-3 years’ experience logistical experience with freight and DOT requirements
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, innovative, forecasting, forward-thinking, Geographical savvy, anddriver orientated
• Familiar with personal computers with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Courses/Certifications/Training: CLASS-A CDL EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Freight Quotes organizer, planner and implementor:
• Engage in negotiations with brokers for cost-effective rates in best interest for the company
• Coordinate the selection of shipping carriers and scheduling of pickups with freight lines /dispatchers as to:
• Maximize time-efficiency that affect Synthetic Turf Resources and AstroTurf’s business and Customer Service requirements
• Ensuring we have the most cost-efficient freight rate plan in place with each carrier
• Correlate workflow with all areas of operations and Customers
• Warehouses: Crystal, Kenner, Callahani
• Manufacturing: Coater, Shipping & Receiving
• Assist Tracking of Import/Export of goods and services with Logistics management
• Logistical experience to better assist in dispatching trucks and drivers
• Records and Data Retention:
• Foster an organized, intuitive, and resourceful approach in handling time-sensitive data
• Experience with data entry and data interpretation utilizing CAMS systems
• Wrike – updating shipments’ data in Wrike for accuracy
• Maintain freight records and data in excel programming
• Keep accurate records to be forwarded to upper level management
• Manage inflow of documents and filing of items received
• Billing Documentation
• Commercial invoices
• Direct correlation with Customer service for proper freight quotes for the lien they requested
• Warehouse Functions and Operations:
• Verify shipped loads are adequate with discrepancies corrected
• Assist in housekeeping functions
• Enforce safe practices and address any corrective actions from team members fostering a safe work environment
• PIT Operations – Loading and unloading
• Inventory control – counting and checking
• Manage daily operations related to vehicle tags, insurance, logistics documentation, and record-keeping.
• Ensure all vehicle tag renewals are completed on time.
• Verify that all drivers maintain valid and current insurance cards.
• Review, process, and approve toll bills accurately.
• Manage and resolve all fleet-related fines.
• Contact clients to collect outstanding or delayed payments.
• Enter and maintain Delmars invoices in tracking spreadsheets.
• Prepare UPS shipments, including label creation and package handling.
• Process and prepare outgoing mail.
• Address any issues that require visiting the local tag office.
• Manage HUT (Highway Use Tax) information renewals.
• Review and approve shipping freight invoices.
• Ensure speeding tickets are paid and assign payroll deductions to the appropriate employee.
• Oversee toll pass accounts, including maintenance and record-keeping.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees