2nd Shift Transportation Coordinator

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

This position is responsible for monitoring and coordinating transportation needs to determine the most effective mode and routing of products/material between customers, vendors, and other A.M. Castle facilities. This is a second shift position.

Hours: 3pm - 11pm

Compensation: $22 - $24/hr + %5 shift differential

• Determines the most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and Company facilities using the Transportation Module.
• Understands unique territory geography in order to determine most efficient routing between A.M. Castle facilities, external vendors, and customer locations.
• Creates shipping documents (packing slips, bill of ladings, material certifications) to go along with the materials via local fleet, LTL, TL, or Collect Shipments.
• Coordinates inbound shipments from Mills and outside processors.
• Provides customer service to inside sales group while focusing on delivery needs.
• Maintains control of emergency shipments and special delivery requests, which may require real-time decisions.
• Maintains local relationships with carriers and dedicated service providers.
• Works closely with Corporate Transportation Team and other stakeholders to continuously improve the performance of the transportation management module in Oracle.
• Adheres to published loading and shipping schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Helps maintain transportation solutions to customers and Company facilities.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in routing or similar role
• Prior experience with, or ability to learn, various computer systems including Oracle and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), Microsoft Streets and Maps
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform under pressure and deadlines, in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Ability to communicate with all levels and functional areas of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of paperwork and information
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Advanced oral and written communication skills

• General office environment (keyboard, mouse, telephone use)
• Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)

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