Logistics Coordinator
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
Full job description
Job Description – Logistics Coordinator
RAM Trucking, Inc.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and organized logistics coordinator to join our company. The ideal candidate will be a team player who can manage customer relationships, create efficient schedules, dispatch drivers, and handle other related duties as needed. This role requires strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Driver Dispatch:
- Assign loads to drivers and communicate clear instructions, including pickup/delivery locations and timelines.
- Customer Management/Sales:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
- Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Schedule Creation:
- Develop and optimize daily and weekly driver schedules to maximize efficiency and meet delivery deadlines.
- Coordinate load assignments based on driver availability, truck capacity, and delivery requirements.
· Other Duties:
- Coordinate with safety and maintenance team to ensure trucks and drivers are road-ready and meet safety standards.
- Identify and order appropriate permits for oversized and specialized flatbed loads.
- Handle brokerage tasks occasionally, such as sourcing freight through brokers when internal capacity is limited.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with flatbed trucking operations is a plus.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick, effective decisions.
- Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and dispatching software a plus.
- Other Requirements:
- Ability to pass a background check.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based at our headquarters in Brownsville, Oregon.
- Fast-paced environment with frequent phone and computer use.
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Katie Cox – kcox@ramtrucking.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Brownsville, OR 97327 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person