Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator

Schedule and dispatch trucks for the conveyance of materials. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and working closely with internal and external parties for utilization and efficiency of projects and materials.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides a central communication link for the Southern Division transportation department through accurate and proficient operation of email, phone, cell phone, JWS (aggregate) and EIS Libra (asphalt) dispatch systems.
• Schedules brokered trucks for both internal and external aggregate projects for both day and night work.
• Ensures proper coverage and efficient utilization of available brokered trucks.
• Maintains knowledge market logistics: routes, locations, lanes, backhauls and competitors use of trucks.
• Creates and manages the most efficient movement of all materials, while focusing on customer service.
• Communicates with the appropriate parties, such as internal project managers, forepersons, and external customers to solve transportation related problems.
• Maintains broker relationships and follows up on all service issues related to trucking and delivery of products.
• Reviews incoming billing and pay inquiries from trucking companies.
• Assists sales and estimating departments when bidding jobs by reviewing appropriate haul routes to project locations, estimated volume demand, and setting aggregate and asphalt delivery rates accordingly.
• Works with Safety Department to develop and maintain broker safety standards.

Excellent oral and written skills – collaboration with customers and internal work groups. Customer service oriented. Detail oriented with exceptional time and organizational management skills. Business and financial acumen – able to manage and visualize operational and financial outcome in the moment from day to day. Proficiently uses various pieces of office equipment such as personal computer, adding machine, photocopier, facsimile machine, etc.

as required. Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Other requirements include:

• Displays a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees.
• Ensures that the workplace is kept in a neat, clean, and safe condition.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and experience:

high school diploma or general education degree (GED); college degree a plus; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical demands include standing, walking, using hands to handle objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking or hearing, climbing or balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting more than 10 pounds, and specific vision abilities.

Work environment includes office setting, near moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, wet, humid conditions, airborne particles, extreme heat or cold, vibration, and noise levels that may require protective equipment.

CRH offers highly competitive base pay, comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs, group retirement savings program, health and wellness programs, and an inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.