Brokerage Logistics Coordinator I

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team. 

The Job Details: The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for effectively selecting means to plan profitable and efficient means of transportation for our customers participating in the USCS Logistics Brokerage.  The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for effectively negotiating rates and the efficient scheduling and routing of delivery vehicles.

• Independently manage the profitability and service of assigned lanes through daily planning and decision making


• Individually responsible for the profitability of 400k to 1 million in revenue per month


• Understanding of transit times based on DOT Regulations


• Direct communication with customers to solve problems and plan effective freight


• Effectively select means to plan profitable and efficient single stop and multi stop temperature-controlled trucks


• Price and procure carriers for brokerage department


• Drive sales and growth in the brokerage department


• Independently plan, organize, and control activities related to transportation with little to no interaction from management


• Work with management on any new lanes customers need pricing for


• Answer requests for proposals and orders from customers


• Ability to interact professionally with customers and carriers daily


• Onboarding new carriers through carrier management system


• Utilizing load boards to procure carriers


• Receive and confirm orders for transportation


• Knowledge of refrigerated carrier market pricing and where to seek it


• Organize transportation in the best conditions, in respect to the quality and the company's timekeeping standards


• Find optimal solutions for transport and communicate solutions to customers


• Establish relationships with clients in pursuit of sustainable business relationships


• Negotiate spot rates with outside carriers to decide effective and profitable means of transportation


• Responsible for the tracking and tracing of shipments with contracted carriers.


• Coordinate with warehouse schedulers to ensure timely shipping


• Respect the law on road traffic public, domestic and international traffic of goods


• Direct carriers for loading and unloading of consignments, goods and means of transport


• Effectively communicate load details with outside carriers


• Ability to make pickup and delivery appointments on all platforms


• Ensure TMS information is updated in a timely and accurate manner

The Job Specifics:

• Location, Department: Camden NJ, Logistics


• Reports To: General Manager Logistics


• Travel Amount: Minimum


• Hourly Wage: $24-$28 per hour

What We Are Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and or 3+ years of equivalent Logistics experience

Experience

• PC, leadership and planning skills helpful.


• Experience in AS400, RMIS, TMS, Word, Excel, Online Scheduling Systems, and Power Point a plus.


• Experience with warehouse paperwork a plus.


• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing chaotic environment and consistently meet tight timeline.


• Ability to coordinate with contracted trucking dispatchers and drivers

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have:

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills


• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time


• Be able to see, speak and hear


• Ability to work overtime as needed


• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.


• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies. 


• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others


• Follow safety procedures at all times.


• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

The Standard Details:

• Always Maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.


• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.


• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems. 


• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.


• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.


• Verify the implementation of solutions.


• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.


• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:  401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.


• Job functions may vary based on area of operation.  The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.