What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistic Coordinator position at JKA Logistics?
Who we are:
JKA Logistics is a nationwide third party logistics company specializing in the transport of used computer equipment. We provide domestic and international Reverse Logistics service for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and Electronic Recycling industry.
Job Description:
We are looking for a logistics coordinator with excellent organizational and coordination skills and friendly customer service expertise to partner with us in providing reverse logistic services for electronic recycling and IT asset disposition industries.
Our ideal candidate will have the following experience:
- Oversee the scheduling and movement of freight working closely with our vendors and customers
- Enter orders into custom databases, prepare documents for shipments and follow up on all orders / shipments
- Work with local vendors to pick up equipment and ensure packing and palletizing meets standards
- Relay orders, messages, and information to or from field personnel
- Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests
- Ability to communicate both internally and externally with the customers and stakeholders
- Process order set up via preferred internal system
- Ensure orders are picked up and processed timely to meet requirements and monitor shipments
- Other duties as assigned
Key Qualifications:
- Freight forwarding industry knowledge and 2 years logistics coordination
- Customer Service background in logistics or planning with ability to build solid relationships with vendors and customers. Strong customer service skills, client and service focused
- Strong MS Office skills especially Outlook, Word and Excel
- Dependable and Organized, Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks at once, Ability to adapt to changing customer requirements
- Enthusiastic personality with a can do attitude
- Excellent verbal/written communication
- Strong work ethics of integrity, honesty and achievement of excellence in all activities
- Ability to work productively in a team environment and with team members
- Accuracy with strong attention to detail
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- LTL motor freight experience with knowledge of freight classifications
- 2 or more years in logistics coordination
- World Trak software experience a plus
- Import / Export knowledge a plus especially Canada, Mexico and Caribbean
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- MS Office Products: 3 years (Required)
- Dispatching: 3 years (Required)
- LTL and FTL Transporation: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- The Woodlands, TX 77380 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24