Job Description
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Role Description
- The Logistics Coordinator – 3rd Party Broker serves as a critical operational link between the Company, our customers, and third-party logistics partners. This role is responsible for proactively managing third-party carriers, loads, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation operations.
- Partner with internal teams, customers, and third-party carriers to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective transportation services.
- Continuously build, maintain, and manage a nationwide third-party carrier network.
- Direct daily assignment of loads to third-party carriers based on available capacity, customer demand, and service requirements.
- Maintain real-time situational awareness of the logistics landscape to proactively address operational challenges.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for third-party carriers and customers, ensuring clear and timely communication.
- Represent the Company in dealings with new and existing customers and establish accurate billing rates in internal systems.
- Make critical decisions regarding efficient and effective operations, including determining appropriate responses to urgent and emerging situations.
- Ensure compliance with Company performance standards, safety requirements, and applicable policies and procedures.
- Uphold and maintain the highest standards of the Company’s vision, mission, and core values.
- Lead by example in adherence to all Company policies, processes, and procedures in accordance with the Employee Manual and Safety Manual.
- Provide effective problem-solving and conflict resolution support among carriers, drivers, customers, and internal leadership.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics efficiency, carrier performance, and cost management.
- Attend all required Company meetings and training sessions. Participate in the training of others as necessary.
- Provide exceptional customer service through proactive communication and issue resolution.
- Be available as needed to support logistics operations, including after-hours or urgent operational needs.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation coordination, brokerage, or supply chain operations preferred.
- Experience managing third-party carriers and freight brokerage operations strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of transportation operations, load planning, and carrier management.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple shipments and operational demands simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make time-sensitive operational decisions.
- High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with logistics systems, transportation management systems (TMS), and related software tools preferred.
- Requirements
- Primarily office-based or remote work environment.
- Frequent use of computer, telephone, and video conferencing tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with multiple interruptions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and handling office equipment.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching as needed.
- Ability to lift or move up to 10-15 pounds occasionally (e.g., laptops, files, equipment).
- May require occasional travel to job fairs, networking events, or company locations.
- Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary DOE + Performance Based Bonuses
- Health Insurance Coverage & Wellness Program Incentives
- Dental/Vision
- Life, STD/LTD, Accident & Critical Illness Coverages
- 401k with up to 4% Match
- Company Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for Career Growth and Development
- Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
- Employee Empowerment Program – We are all owners!
- Expense Reimbursement
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Flexible Working Arrangement
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