What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Givens?
Description
Givens has operated in the Hampton Roads area for over 50 years as a leader in warehousing, distribution and transportation services. We are currently seeking to grow our Logistics team and looking for a knowledgeable and experienced logistics professional with a proven track record working in truck brokerage. This person would work with existing key accounts as well as develop and grow new business. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required as you will use them on a daily basis.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle conflict is a must
- Negotiating price with shipper and carriers
- Managing daily shipments and resolving issues to ensure customers’ freight is handled timely
- Sell and close business from new and existing customers
- Professional communication skills with customers and carriers is a must
- Entering shipment data and billing in the transport management system
- Tracking and Tracing of all shipments
- Working closely with various parties within the organization and the customer to ensure the customers’ requirements / billing requirements are met and support the billing process
- Help with setting up new carriers nationwide
- Coordinating within the department – the account manager, collections department and other parties as necessary
- Assisting in other tasks as needed
- Ability to multi-task and handle a fast paced environment
Requirements
- Experience in logistics, trucking, or truck brokerage
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to support fast-paced environment
- One year of experience in an office, administrative and customer service responsibilities
- Able to lead
- Experience with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and TMS is needed with the ability to work with the latest technologies
- Proficient computer skills and keyboarding
- Basic knowledge of accounting and invoicing
- Knowledge of port operations is a plus
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k with company match)
- Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Paid time off
