Transload Transportation Coordinator

Ascent Global Logistics•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transload Transportation Coordinator position focuses on assisting the Transload Final Mile team and customers with all their transportation needs. This role requires excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in coordinating transloads/drayage moves and knowledge of International Freight, including In-bond activities and Dray movements. Key responsibilities include monitoring container/FTL movement and activities, monitoring transload details with warehouses as outlined by the client, dispatching containers and sending release information to carriers within required timelines, coordinating delivery appointments to accommodate customer deadlines, monitoring and managing delivery exceptions, updating all delivery milestones in the system, and handling issues while offering solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in dispatch for Drayage/FTL movements.
Experience in ocean container Transload activities
Experience in CFS Warehouse environment
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel preferred
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Prioritize, organize and delegate assignments.
Must be self-motivated, able to maintain confidentiality, honest, friendly, punctual, and organized, have a positive attitude and be able to work unsupervised
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Freight Forwarding/Customs activities helpful

Responsibilities

Monitor Container/FTL movement and activities.
Monitor transload details with the warehouses as outlined by the Client.
Dispatch containers and send release information to carriers within required timelines.
Coordinate Delivery appts to accommodate customer deadlines.
Monitor and Manage any Delivery exceptions.
Monitor and update all delivery milestones in system.
Handle issues and Offer solutions.