Logistics Coordinator/Dispatcher

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Idexcel Hiring Logistics coordinator, Logistics Drayage Management & Logistics Transportation Planner ( NJ, CA, and TX, FL and SC ) Job Title: Logistics Load Planner Location: Garden City Georgia Duration: 12+ Months Key Responsibilities Load optimization daily on Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System. Manage the overall planning and coordination of transportation services for the company, using his/her judgment and discretion so as to maximize the efficiency and productivity of the operation. Utilize independent judgement and discretion and network balance capacity tools to determine location of trucks and available customer loads; to tailor planning to meet area needs, including loads taken, routes utilized and possible changes or cancellation of load assignments; to understand daily capacity needs/opportunities and proactively communicate to appropriate leadership to maximize efficiency. Know and understand the intricacies of operational market assigned; plan for acceptance of loads. Utilize independent judgement and network decision support tool to plan for acceptance of loads; to assign loads to trucks; to ensure customers' service requirements are met. Responsible for the successful dispatch of planned loads and subsequent ownership of loads for assigned area. Coordinate and work closely with designated department teams to manage and maintain customer trailer pools. Collaborate with other planning center teams to coordinate network needs/opportunities, and create and execute agreed upon strategic plans. Make decisions and communicate late pickups and/or deliveries, as well as any other load changes, cancellations or reassignments to appropriate department personnel. Use independent judgement and discretion to comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT) Perform additional managerial and business operations duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience: load planning & supply chain experience is acceptable. Basic skill: Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc) Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred Ability to communicate well and effectively with different departments Ability to transfer knowledge and train others Ability to solve problems and ability to work in high pressure situations, using independent judgement and discretion Detail oriented and computer based keyboard skills Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Supply Chain Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Idexcel by 2x Get notified about new Logistics Coordinator jobs in Garden City, GA . AJC Logistics: Import & Export Specialist Operations Manager (Supply Chain/Logistics) Field Human Resource Manager (Warehouse/Logistics) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr