Logistics Coordinator

Job Overview

Legacy Supply Chain is hiring a Logistics Coordinator to support our growing Freight Brokerage Division. As Logistics Coordinator, you play a fundamental role in helping our customers move their goods in the most cost-effective way and achieving our ambitious revenue growth objectives. You must be comfortable negotiating on the phone and building relationships with customers as well as carriers. You will be self-motivated, driven to succeed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an entry level position and with the right attitude, performance, and training, there is potential for this role to advance to a Carrier Development Coordinator and/or Account Manager role. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match. 

Schedule and Compensation

• Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Starting salary between $40,000-$45,000 per year

Job Details

What to expect as a Logistics Coordinator:

• Scheduling and booking shipments to meet agreed transit times
• Dispatching carriers
• Tracking and tracing shipments, providing timely updates to customers
• Resolving shipment problems in a timely and constructive manner to minimize delays
• Monitoring and following up on additional costs occurred during transit to minimize order costs
• Communicating with customers in an excellent customer service manner and building rapport as a responsive and creative problem solver
• Communicating with carriers in an excellent professional manner and developing relationships as a fair business partner
• Maintaining accurate database entries (notes, shipment details, shippers, carriers, etc.)
• Maintaining accurate and timely billing entries
• Maintaining shared files and SOP’s
• Contributing to a healthy working atmosphere where teamwork, communication, and a strong focus on LEGACY culture and values are expected
• Other duties, as required, may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Interest in working in transportation industry
• Transportation-related College or University education preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in transportation industry preferred
• Experience in intermodal/road transport, and/or brokerage environment preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Great customer service skills
• Enthusiasm and high energy
• Strong work ethic & coachable
• Insatiable curiosity, always willing to learn and grow with the company into progressive roles and responsibilities
• All duties and responsibilities are expected to be carried out in a manner consistent with LEGACY Core Values - Financial Stability, Customer Focus, Being the Best, Servant Leadership, Integrity, and Making a Difference.

Why Legacy Supply Chain?

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
• Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
• Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
• Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
• Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
• Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification

About Legacy Supply Chain

For over 40 years, Legacy Supply Chain has grown and evolved as a pioneering, mid-sized 3PL provider that businesses depend on to create control over their dynamic omni-channel supply chains. We believe in the power of a more connected world and staying connected to our employees, our customers and their consumers is more important than ever.

 

We take an intentional approach to creating alignment between our people, our culture, and our values. Our proven development methodology ensures that our 6 core values guide our business strategy and our daily behaviors.

 

Our purpose is to develop servant leaders who help people, commerce and communities work better together. Because when people lead by example and serve one another, everyone profits – and that certainly feels like a Legacy worth leaving.

 

Legacy Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. Legacy Supply Chain does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.