Transportation and Logistics Coordinator (Sales)

Description

Position Title : Transportation and Logistics Coordinator (Sales)

Reporting to: Sales Manager

Department : Sales

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.

Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support . We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Transportation and Logistics Coordinator to help support that mission.

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing all transportation activities related to rental and sales equipment across the company. This role focuses on securing the most cost-effective freight solutions, coordinating equipment transfers, ensuring accurate billing, maximizing freight recovery from customers, and improving transportation efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinate all inbound and outbound transportation for rental and sales equipment.


* Schedule equipment deliveries, pickups, and branch transfers.

* Manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and transportation vendors.

* Obtain competitive freight quotes and negotiate rates.

* Coordinate transfers between company locations.

* Ensure all equipment movements are documented and authorized.

* Verify equipment readiness before shipment.

* Ensure all freight charges are properly coded and billed.

* Review transportation invoices for accuracy.

* Maximize recovery of customer-billable freight expenses.

* Develop and maintain transportation KPIs and reporting.

* Identify and implement process improvements.

Performance Metrics

* Total freight cost reduction

* Freight recovery percentage

* Transportation cost as a percentage of revenue

* On-time delivery rate

* Equipment transfer efficiency

* Customer satisfaction

* Accuracy of freight billing and invoicing

Great Benefits

• Highly Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of transportation, logistics, fleet management, rental, or construction equipment experience.
• Experience negotiating freight rates and managing transportation vendors.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and cost-management abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

• Strong attention to details and diligent follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen (including THC).