Logistics Coordinator
Americold
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- Location
- Carthage, MO
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Americold
Logistics and supply chain · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
- Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
- Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others, verbally and/or in writing.
- May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
- May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
- May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
What you need
- Minimum 2 years of transportation and dispatch experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems
- Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others, verbally and/or in writing
- May require travel by automobile and airplane for business
- May require occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects up to 20 pounds
- College degree (preferred)
Key skills
Transportation and dispatch experienceMicrosoft OfficeAS/400 systemsVerbal and written communicationCustomer serviceTask managementNational geography
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What You'll Do
You will manage carrier selection and performance to ensure optimal shipping solutions and maintain a minimum of 95% on-time delivery. You will coordinate order processing, resolve shipping exceptions, and maintain ongoing communication with shippers and carriers. Occasional travel by automobile and airplane may be required for business purposes.
Essential Functions
Consolidate, cube, and route orders to maximize service standards and margins.
Assess carriers and determine the best routing solutions for orders.
Manage and review new customer orders and perform manual data entry when required.
Coordinate with shippers' customer service representatives regarding exceptions, rush orders, and order changes.
Proactively resolve issues for customers, warehouses, and carriers and escalate to management as appropriate.
Manage carrier performance to maintain a minimum of 95% on-time delivery and solicit new carrier base as needed.
Maintain ongoing communication with shipping facilities and carriers to ensure proper execution.
Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.
What Experience and Education You Need
Minimum 2 years of transportation and dispatch experience required.
College degree preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems required.
What Could Set You Apart
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Adaptability and initiative in dynamic environments.
General knowledge of national geography.
Attention to detail in task management.
Ability to make decisions and support outcomes.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure in high-volume situations.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Physical Requirements
Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others, verbally and/or in writing.
May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.