Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

 

Job details

Job Type

Full-time

Number of hires for this role

1

Qualifications

    • US work authorization (Required)
    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
    • Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Company Description:

McLeod Logistics is a family owned and operated Transportation Company based in St. Louis, MO. We are an asset-based logistics company which provides logistical solutions to our customer’s needs by offering truckload, dedicated, and brokerage services. We are committed to providing the highest quality of transportation services. Our customers are our most valuable resource and we supply specialized account representatives to ensure their satisfaction and design a plan to meet their needs. At McLeod Logistics, we are searching for motivated individuals who enjoy a fast-paced work environment to help us provide excellent services to our customers.

Job Functions:

  • Develop and manage relationships with partner carriers to support our customer base. Maintain and grow our carrier relationships.
  • Responsibility for covering freight in their appropriate region assigned by utilizing all resources provided.
  • Ensure carrier packets are completed, signed, returned, and also authorized.
  • Negotiate rates with our partner carriers or potential new carriers.
  • Understand market trends and seasonality.
  • Assist with co-workers to manage regional areas, customers, and carrier base.
  • Be efficient in all areas of the load management system including tracking and tracing shipments, planning and assigning pick-up and delivery times.
  • Able to handle a large mix of inbound and outbound call volume on a daily basis.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

  • High school diploma required; college degree preferred
  • Transportation experience is preferred
  • Possesses strong interpersonal communication skills (customers, carriers, co-workers)
  • Ability to work well as a team, while delivering individual results
  • Ability to work well under pressure with a diverse group of people
  • Ability to respond in a timely manner and follow through with an appropriate situation
  • Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize work, and pay attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide quality customer service
  • Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
  • Ability to work with others in an open-office environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
  • Innovative — prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

 

Job details

Job Type

Contract

Full Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Saint Louis, MO.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze daily supply for 25-45 wholesalers with 120-300 SKUs per wholesaler to ensure safe inventory levels
  • Manage push system technology to assure least cost solutions while maintaining acceptable supply levels
  • Accountable for wholesaler service levels achieved (wholesaler supply, avoid wholesaler stock outs, smooth unload schedule, and adhoc request for assistance); Primary wholesaler contact
  • Accountable for scheduling transportation for beer shipments and returnable materials
  • Problem solve with Transportation Process Expert to ensure timely deliveries at least cost
  • Develop carriers to support operational efficiencies for direct loading, drop trailer program, plant inventory levels, tailor quality, on time pick up and cost saving efforts
  • Analyze and adjust DC & WSC inbound and outbound requirements to ensure proper product flow
  • Ensure safe inventories, maximizing least cost producers, and keep dump beer at or below budgeted levels
  • Manage outbound volumes to ensure wholesalers maintain min/max inventory levels and maximizing truck utilization
  • Minimize the use of high cost transportation providers by analyzing wholesalers supply for opportunities to modify or eliminate shipment
  • Monitor carrier performance in support of customer service, product quality & cost
  • Support brewery service level agreements (direct loading, manage floor inventory, adjust and react to production variances) by proper schedule synchronization & order configuration
  • Coordination of planned & unplanned events such as new product rollouts, product holds, recalls, return material expediting, last minute promotions, damaged product, special events, same day beer coordination, mis-shipments & natural disasters

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, or IT
  • Prior business or internship experience
  • Strong communication, analytical, team & problem-solving skills

 

Job details

Job Type

Full-time

Number of hires for this role

1

Qualifications

    • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
    • Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Order Logistics / CSR Coordinator
Order Logistics Coordinator

Support the full sales cycle of order processing through invoicing, which includes but not limited to:

Order entry, order follow up, shipping logistics, client order communication and order billing

Status: Full-time/40 hours

Department: Operations

Pay: Salary

Reports to: Director of Operations

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Communicate with-and directly support- Account Executive to coordinate successful and on-time delivery of marketing promotions
  • Analyze and submit new orders
  • Order follow up – communicate with vendors, ensure orders are being handled properly and delivery dates are being met
  • Continually review orders for changing priorities in order status to properly respond to material, delivery, and lead time requirements
  • Coordinate order shipping logistics – quote, book, track freight until delivery is made
  • Liaison with customers for order shipment notifications
  • Maintain order management system and invoicing records
  • Work and coordinate with other departments to ensure order flow and accuracy
  • Assist in marketing activities and inventory control maintenance
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail, ability to manage own time efficiently, produce high quality work and meet deadlines consistently
  • Able to operate in a fast-paced environment with high demand for time sensitive orders
  • Ability to identify and meet customers’ needs and requirements
  • Fast learner with excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multitask with excellence in organization and time management skills
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
  • Professional, friendly, polite interaction with suppliers, brokers & clients
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite- Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word with a strong knowledge of data entry and office systems

Education & Experience

  • 2-5 years professional experience
  • Experience in the Promotional Products or Special Markets industry a plus
  • Experience with Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transportation a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Logistics: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Promotional Industry: 1 year (Preferred)