Logistics Coordinator - ROAR

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Are you an upcoming graduate looking for your first full-time opportunity? We are actively seeking graduating college students to join ROAR Logistics as a Logistics Coordinator! We are a family-owned company with a great culture and benefits and will provide all training necessary in order to be successful in this role! Come join our family!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Understand and execute ROAR’s carrier set-up & compliance procedures & guidelines.
• Dispatch drivers with a high-level of detail and input all pertinent driver/shipment details into the TMS system and continue monitoring, communicating and updating the Transportation Management System (TMS) until the completion.
• Market ROAR to customers and carriers by calling business directories, loadboards, contact lists, leads, referrals, carrier lists, etc.
• Update/enter customer and carrier profiles in the TMS.
• Route, enter, and schedule (or reschedule) customer load tenders and related administrative duties with accuracy and efficiency.
• Source (new and existing) carriers to build a pipeline/network for supporting ROAR customers and to pre-plan the use of carrier equipment for efficiency.
• Aggressive rate negotiations with carrier partners to hit target booking prices.
• Be a problem-solver and solutions-provider to all customers, carriers, and ROAR associates.

• Provide back-up support as needed to other department team members to ensure customer and carrier satisfaction.
• Other tasks as assigned by the ROAR Management team.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.  Associate Degree in Logistics, and/or one to two years of experience in the logistics industry preferred.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Email System.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced, dead-line driven, stressful environment.  Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency.

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