Traffic and Logistics Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Transportation

Traffic and Logistics

The Traffic and Logistics employee will process shipping and receiving paperwork for incoming and outbound steel plate loads. The candidate should have a strong logistics or traffic background in a warehouse environment.

Collaborate with transportation providers to ensure prompt shipments and pick-ups are made to meet customer due dates in the most accurate and cost-effective way.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

Coordinate and negotiate freight rates with transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments

Monitor all outbound shipments to ensure orders are in transit as scheduled

Communicate any issues, delays, or budget restraints with our sales team

Review purchase orders and shipping documents to ensure accuracy

Prepare Bill of Ladings and send finalized shipping documents to billing

Develop processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized

Enter receivers/manifests of material from steel mills via Rail or Truck.

Manage a shipping schedule to accurately show sales/billing daily shipments

Read and understand material certifications

Manage and ensure traffic flow through the warehouse is working

Required Skills:

To qualify for consideration an applicant should possess the following skills:

Experience in a Logistics related field
Knowledge using computers and other common office equipment
High School diploma or GED
Should possess the ability to read, write, and comprehend, in English. Able to multitask and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Perform duties to arrange and coordinate the shipping of product to customers in accordance with planned shipping schedules and in a cost effective manner.

Benefits:
Leeco Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Work site Wellness Programs
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Tuition and Health Club Reimbursement
Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance
Metlife Auto & Home Insurance Program
Adoption Assistance
Training and Development Opportunities
401k and Profit sharing
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