We are seeking an experienced virtual logistics coordinator to join our growing company "ModelKite" for a full time, 8-5 eastern time, working from your home. ModeKite is a freight broker, 3PL that arranges transportation for customers. You will oversee and manage our operation side of supply chain. You will organize and monitor the freight moves, ensuring optimum efficiency and productivity with an eye on all stages of the order cycle. Our goal is to find the right person to manage the operation side of business processes, enhancing business growth, ensuring sustainability, and increasing customer satisfaction.
Logistics Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
• Enter orders, audit, update databases, keeping accurate records of relevant activities.
• Plan and manage logistics, transportation
• Answer incoming carrier phone calls
• Negotiate rates with carriers, book loads with them using given tools
• Track booked loads, update status in TMS system
• Visualize, facilitate, optimize, and coordinate the full order cycle from start to finish
• Track quality, quantity, transport costs, delivery timelines, and productivity
• Coordinate shipments by tracking, rescheduling apts with shippers/receivers etc
• Address any problems or complaints that may arise quickly and amicably
• Staying on budget, increase productivity, hone accuracy, and adhere to standards
• Analyze data and consider performance modifications and implement improvements
• Comply with all regulations, laws, policies
• Identifying and selecting carriers for freight services.
• Potentially providing customers with shipping quotes
• Collaborating with shippers/receivers, carriers, and dispatchers to manage scheduled pick ups and drop-offs.
• Maintaining current knowledge of market trends in the transportation marketplace
• General support help
Logistics Coordinator Requirements and Qualifications
• 2+ years of work experience in a similar role.
• Significant work experience as a logistics coordinator/dispatcher or another supply chain similar role
• Proven record of successful management in both distribution and logistics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Outstanding people skills.
• Proficient negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets.
• Experience and proficiency in standard logistics software
• Strong data entry skills and attention to details
• Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Able to prioritize work, delegate, and meet deadlines
• Must have high speed internet connection
• Must have desktop dual monitor computer and telephone headset or desktop phone (service is provided)
TO APPLY:
1. Change Subject Line to "APPLYING FOR LC POSITION"
2. Go to our website www.modelkite.com and send us Hello from "Name" message in our chat. please leave your email as well
3. Tell us in few sentences why you can be a great fit for Logistics Coordinator position (no more than 3 sentences)
4. Send us a screenshot of your internet speed result from www.speedtest.net and attach your copy of resume in the emailas well ([email protected]) + send a picture of you dual monitor set up
They will be a short video interview for candidates who completed all the steps correctly and chosen for next steps
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