Transportation Logistics Coordinator

Job Overview Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible. Job Responsibilities Track and coordinate various transportation assets (such as barges, containers, trucks, vessels, and/or rail and inventory) to ensure on time delivery. Manage activities related to transportation mode(s) (e.g., receive and process applications/documentation; process and apply outbound barges, coding and flagging within internal systems, loading instructions, handling re‑consignment, addressing damage and quality claims). Monitor conditions that affect transportation and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including merchandising team, customers, carriers, barge lines, customer agents, international banks, vessel agents, elevator personnel and other service providers (i.e. river and lock conditions). Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate billing and collect on past‑due accounts. Assist facility managers in tracking logistic movements where applicable. Maintain a list of approved vendors (trucking companies, barge lines, rail lines, etc.) and ensure vendors stay current on all company insurance requirements. Prospect new trucking and/or rail companies and obtain approval for them to haul for the company. Administer, review, and monitor logistics‑related contracts. Prepare, verify, and distribute operational and performance reports (e.g., transportation volumes, record or tonnage and shrink of product loaded on the barge for customers, number of railcars used by customers per month, revenue, storage, and other expenses; IP and by‑product vessel loadings, GMO test results, performance reports). Verify invoices related to logistics service such as destination barge and/or rail demurrage, switch and reconsignment charges, and barge inspections, and rail storage where applicable. Verify inspections and tests on modes of transportation to ensure contract specifications are met. Analyze information for use in recurring reports. Perform other duties as assigned, such as coordination of various operations. Education Required – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience. Experience Required – 3 years related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic knowledge of applicable industry and industry trends. General knowledge of basic accounting principles. Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization. Demonstrated risk management aptitude. Effective time management and organizational skills. Strong problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced work environment. Ability to work successfully both autonomously and within a team environment. Ability to work extended hours on an as‑needed basis. Physical Demands & Requirements Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Visual acuity required to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Environmental Conditions The work environment is a normal office environment with moderate noise and limited extremes of heat or cold. Travel, dependent on area supported, normally 5% - 20%. Benefits Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits Flexible spending accounts Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick) Wellness programs Recognition programs Community involvement opportunities And much more Equal Opportunity Employer Cooper Consolidated, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas. Additional Information The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr CGB Enterprises, Inc.