What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator - Entry Level - Dallas, TX position at R2 Logistics?
R2 Logistics has thrived through the dedication and tenacity of our employees. We have become an industry leader through providing unparalleled customer service, based on a ‘strive to win’ competitive mentality. Interested in starting your career in Logistics as a Logistics Coordinator? Ask yourself these questions : Are you a confident self-starter who thrives in competitive situations? Would you describe yourself as proactive, persuasive, and disciplined? Are you looking for the opportunity to grow professionally in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment? As a Logistics Coordinator, your winning attitude and strategic problem-solving create the partnerships that allow R2 Logistics to uphold an unprecedented level of customer service. Ensuring seamless communication from order entry to carrier procurement and delivery, you create the lasting relationships that keep our customers’ freight moving. Logistics Coordinators are responsible for :
Accurately entering customer orders into the Transportation Management System ( TMS ); account for changes to in linehaul costs, fuel surcharges, and customer requirements
Sourcing, qualifying, and adding carriers to your network
Maintaining and developing close relationships with carriers through daily communication
Continually reviewing carriers’ capacity, to identify growth opportunities to develop a strong book of business
Negotiating rates with your carrier network, through daily follow-up calls
Maintaining communication with contracted carriers; recording location and proactively resolving issues that arise in transit to ensure on time delivery
Creating pickup and delivery appointments via phone and email; informing team members of any scheduling conflicts
Strategizing with your Account Executives and Management team to provide capacity solutions for R2 Logistics’ current and prospective customers
Assisting with additional responsibilities as needed
R2 Logistics is looking for :
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Prior customer service, sales, management, or administrative experience
Competitive attitudes that strive to win
Strategic problem-solving abilities
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Detailed organization and follow-up skills
Effective and persuasive communication skills
Benefits :
One on one training focused on setting up your career success
Base salary competitive incentives
Opportunity for internal career advancement
401k with company match
Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
About R2 Logistics : As a third party logistics (3PL) company, we provide our customers access to our network of contracted transportation providers. With no trucks of our own, we contract asset based transportation companies to provide the equipment needed to move hundreds of daily shipments for our customers. R2 Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. R2 Logistics participates in E-Verify, and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm US work authorization upon acceptance of a job offer and completion of the Form I-9