Transportation Coordinator - Butler, WI

Job Summary

The Sr. Transportation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating transportation for the rental equipment and negotiating rates with outside vendors.

• Schedule transportation of equipment for all Rental locations in determining whether or not to use internal drivers and/or outside hauling when necessary to ensure equipment is delivered as expected.
• Track, communicate and help control Rental Services costs for transportation.
• Communicate with customers regarding the location of shipments and any late arrivals.
• Schedule transfers between Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Upper Peninsula Michigan for Rental & Used departments.
• Research, evaluate, negotiate and determine the proper outside haulers to fill transportation needs.
• Assist in the negotiation of new contracts with dedicated fleet companies.
• Develop and assist Leadership Team to mold behaviors of Coordinators and Sales Team to maximize freight recovery.
• Develop, improve and implement processes to help freight recovery numbers.
• Develop and implement efficiencies while driving down overall transportation costs.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a similar role/capacity and industry required.
• Heavy equipment and the rental business experience preferred.
• Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment and the rental business.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work outside normal business hours.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, bend and stoop to perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.