Transportation Coordinator

Overview: Job Summary TheTransportation Coordinator will be responsible for executing the customer service, transportation, and contract administration elements of the job. This role functions in a fast pace, demanding environment to ensure business unit objectives and customer requirements are met or exceeded. Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail are essential to be successful in this position. The Logistics Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Logistics and Customer Experience Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Shipment Administration Coordinate and ensure timely and accurate transportation to/from counterparties as indicated on the contractual agreement. Proactively arrange and manage carriers to ensure timely pick-up and delivery. Work with in-house teams to resolve transportation issues to the satisfaction of all parties. Schedule loads with transportation vendors, including communicating reschedules as needed. Record shipment details accurately in MECs systems of record. Dispatch shipments to carriers per customer requirements Daily pickup/delivery follow-up with transportation vendors recover dropped loads as needed Quote & Cost Management Support in-house teams by providing accurate and detailed transportation quotes to enable knowledgeable deal structuring. Negotiate rates and services through the network of transportation links and storage points, or nodes, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Work with in-house teams to reconcile freight bill discrepancies to the satisfaction of all parties. Request lane rates from carriers for upcoming and potential business Negotiate rates and services to move shipment Monitor/manage transportation vendor performance create on-time delivery scorecards Call and solicit new/existing asset carriers and freight brokers to cover MEC freight Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Will Have Skills/Experience Requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent transportation and customer service experience Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word Key Competencies: Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting customer needs. Understands how personal actions impact the customer relationship. Knows how to listen to stakeholders and respond in a professional and helpful manner. Strives to build customer loyalty Interpersonal Communications: Uses business appropriate communication. Clear and concise speaker. Attentive and uses active listening skills. Allows others to complete ideas even when in disagreement. Consistently aware of non-verbal messaging of self and others. Organization: Manages time well and spends most effort on key, value add activities. Can manage multiple projects. Documentation and materials are easily accessible and logical. Meets deadlines. Priority Setting: Allocates times to most important and immediate objectives. Quickly responds to changing priorities. Results Oriented: Understands goals and works hard to achieve them. Takes initiative to improve personal productivity. Problem Solving: Effectively and thoroughly researches root causes of problems. Develops alternative solutions with comprehensive assessment of impact and results. Functional Skills: Has basic transportation understanding and seeks to increase knowledge base. About Us: Perks of the Job: Medical, dental and vision insurance Disability and life insurance 401(k) with robust matching contribution Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Ongoing training and professional development Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement Why Our People Love Working Here! Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture Highly engaged workforce as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores Hybrid in-office and remote workplace Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth Leaders committed to building more diverse, inclusive teams Tuition reimbursement Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands Wellness incentive program Regular employee celebrations and events Who We Are: Founded nearly half a century ago in St. Louis, Missouri, Metal Exchange continues to grow as a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands including Metal Exchange, Pennex Aluminum and Electro Cycle, Inc. But its not just what we do that sets us apart, its how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether its driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way. If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate, and effectively communicate, Metal Exchange may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit . Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange and its family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email . Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Posted Min Pay Rate: USD $43,000.00/Yr. Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $52,000.00/Yr.

Created: 2024-11-05