Logistics Coordinator II

Allen Lund

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Brokerage, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Insurance Documentation, Logistics, Mail Processing, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Shipping Requirements, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
1 day ago
Ready to Master the Art of Logistics? Join Our Team as a Logistics Coordinator II!

We're looking for a Logistics Coordinator II to join our team! In this role, you'll go beyond the normal responsibilities of a Logistics Coordinator by acquiring special training and gaining expertise in areas that prepare you for advancement to a Transportation Broker or Account/Carrier Representative. If this is you, or you like a challenge, let's talk!

What You'll Do (Your Superpowers in Action!):

  • Customer & Carrier Development:
    • Develop and increase profitable volume with existing and newly acquired shippers.
    • Contact and build relationships with both new customers and carriers.
    • Increase capacity for specific projects and lanes, and increase the overall capacity for the office and company.
    • Use strong relationships to understand a customer's business and solve their problems.
  • Brokerage Operations & Support:
    • Build loads and set up carriers.
    • Schedule pickup and delivery appointments and update customer systems.
    • Call carriers to inquire about lanes, equipment types, and quantities.
    • Deliver exceptional customer service.
    • Issue Com-checks and Quick pays and support the accounting function as needed.
  • Administrative & Compliance:
    • Ensure proper documentation is sent to Carrier Resources and contact insurance companies for proper certificates of insurance.
    • Verify carrier information through online applications.
    • Uphold the company standard by following the principles of Customer, Company, and Office.
    • Answer phones, open and sort mail, and perform general office duties.
  • ALX & System Mastery:
    • Complete ALC system training as required.
    • Update active load information into the system for shipper and carrier tracking.
    • Gain specific industry knowledge regarding product compatibility, shipping requirements, and temperature requirements.
Skills & Experience (Your Arsenal of Awesome!)
  • You're a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment.
  • You have excellent and effective communication skills.
  • You have a strong customer service orientation and an excellent work ethic.
  • You have the ability to quickly process information and make decisions.
  • You possess excellent time-management skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • You are highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • You have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity

About the Company

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Allen Lund

The Allen Lund Company is a national 3rd party freight broker with nationwide offices and over 400 employees. We work with shippers and TL & LTL carriers across the country providing transport for dry, refrigerated (specializing in produce), and flatbed freight. Additionally, the Allen Lund Company has a Logistics division, ALC Logistics. Established in 1976, the Allen Lund Company has always maintained an exceptional reputation amongst shippers and carriers as a premiere freight brokerage, exceeding expectations on even the most challenging projects. The company consistently earns a Four-X rating with Blue Book and a Four-Star rating with Red Book Credit Services. These are the highest ratings a company can receive for business ethics, financial strength, and credit practices. A further indication of ALC’s dependability and reliability is the company’s inclusion in the Platinum Performance Program established by TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) and in 2010, Allen Lund Company was named Best Broker by NASTC (National Association of Small Trucking Companies).

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Transportation and Warehousing
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.allenlund.com/