Logistics Coordinator I

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Manages carrier and account setup, including documentation, system configuration, and coordination.

• Manages freight operations through Freight Entry Portal and Carrier Point systems.

• Supports yards and buyers by securing carrier capacity, resolving freight issues, obtaining transportation quotes, and maintaining carrier network visibility and performance. 

• Assist operations by coordinating vehicle registrations, maintenance scheduling, and ticket corrections.

• Manages backhaul operations by coordinating daily carrier capacity and contract fulfillment.


• Works closely with carriers and buyers to address transportation issues. 

• Analyzes DAT market data and freight trends to support pricing decisions, provide market insights to buyers, and identify opportunities to improve transportation costs and capacity.  

• Develops carrier relationships and sourcing strategies to strengthen coverage in challenging markets while maintaining long-term partnership stability. 

• Serves as a transportation resource for feeder yards by assisting with freight planning, scheduling, and contract fulfillment to meet operational goals. 

• Respond to quote calls received in less than 30 minutes OR as soon as reasonably possible. 

• Prospect and cold call potential new customers and build database to track successes of calls. 

• Report on weekly performance. Conduct customer surveys.  

• Stay current on state and local regulations regarding scrap metal recycling and coordinate the enforcement of these regulations in the facility. 

• Other duties as assigned by your manager. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service and handling multiple projects.  

• Minimum of 2-years previous work experience in sales, retail and/or customer service or bachelor's degree in business related field preferred 

• Demonstrated ability to develop new customers as well as the ability to maintain and strengthen current customer relationships 

• Strong administrative background. Proven ability to work independently and with others and be part of a team 

• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet critical deadlines 

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions 

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organization and time management skills 

• Ability to be flexible, supportive and adaptive to changes in direction, priorities and job duties 

• Computer experience, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and the ability to learn in-house systems 

• Knowledge of the metals recycling industry preferred. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

• Flexible to work off hours, weekends, holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions 

• Preferred - Bilingual Spanish