What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Coordinator position at Five Star Logistics, Inc.?
Five Star Logistics is a full-service 3PL transportation division providing LTL, Truckload, and Rail services to our customers for over 17 years.
For additional information about us, please visit www.fivestarlogisticsinc.com
We are seeking a full-time Brokerage Operations employee for our Elgin, IL location working Monday – Friday, generally 7 am – 4 pm or 8 am – 5 pm. This is an in-office role.
Responsibilities:
o Coordinate, schedule, and maintain contact with carriers throughout the day to ensure delivery.
o Track and trace orders to communicate real-time information to customers.
o Negotiate pricing with carriers.
o Assign carriers to shipments and manage the order from beginning to end.
o Address issues or delays in shipments.
o Develop and maintain carrier relationships.
o Act as a liaison and answer phone calls from drivers and customers.
o Initiate sales calls to prospective or current clients.
o Prospect for leads and perform heavy cold calling to build a pipeline of business.
o Supervising accounts daily to retain existing relationships.
Skills Required:
o Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
o Exceptional work ethic and ability to work as a team player
o Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a passion for sales
o Knowledge within the logistics and trucking industry
o Adaptability and time management – prioritizing workload.
o Keen attention to detail
Preferred Education/Experience:
o Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and logistics experience.
o Prior experience in logistics preferred.
o 1 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
o Advanced knowledge using Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000