INTERMODAL BUSINESS COORDINATOR

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Orland Park, IL
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Intermodal Business Coordinator manages intermodal freight operations, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, resolving shipment issues, and maintaining relationships with vendors and clients.
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ABOUT US:

U.S. Multimodal Group (USMMG) is a company that specializes in providing comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions. The company operates across various modes of transport including truckload and intermodal, offering a seamless and integrated service to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods. Its expertise lies in coordinating and managing complex logistics operations, catering to diverse client needs with customized solutions. By leveraging advanced technology, strategic planning, and a vast network of resources, U.S. Multimodal aims to optimize supply chains, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall customer service in the transportation sector.

Alliance Shippers, Inc. offers comprehensive logistics solutions, including temperature control, intermodal, oceans and air transportation, over-the-road and freight brokerage. Our award-winning service matches the best talent, technology and transportation options to our customers’ exact needs. Alliance Shippers, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of U.S. Multimodal Group (USMMG).

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify, and a background check is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Intermodal Business Coordinator's role is a traditional Intermodal front-line operations position established to manage our customer's Intermodal freight.  The role works within a team-based environment and manages traffic movements from origin through delivery.  This will require the Intermodal Business Coordinator (IBC) to gain a complete understanding of our customers processes, requirements, and business demands.  To accomplish this the IBC will need to establish business relationships and communicate requirements to rail and drayage vendors.  The role measures, manages, and assures complete fulfillment of the customer's needs. 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Process orders in Alliance operating system.
  • Build relationships with rail, dray, and customers in order to meet customers' requirements.
  • Manage our customers business to ensure compliance with their requirements. Update the Alliance operating system with current shipment data daily.
  • Ensure the timely execution of pickup and delivery functions takes place on each customer order.  Resolve and communicate to the customer any problems or issues with those customers shipments.
  • Communicate to proper Alliance management any issues that are outside the SOP's and the measurements established by Alliance.
  • Train new members of the team as needed on accounts handled.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in intermodal freight handling, shipping operations, or freight forwarding.
  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or related field, preferred but not required.
  • 1-2 years of industry experience.
  • Able to work within a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple responsibilities.
  • Ability to handle conflict and provide insightful resolution with the mindset to prevent future issues.
  • Honest, strong work ethic, resourceful and possess effective negotiation skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
  • High level of urgency and a strong desire to succeed.
  • Proficient in computer skills. 

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    • Offering a competitive salary (based on experience).
    • Competitive commission plan.
    • Benefits include PTO, Paid Holidays, medical, dental, and vision options (other elections available).
    • Company paid Life Insurance and Long-term disability
    • Company offers a 401(k) program with company match for eligible employees.
    • Opportunities for career advancement and continued professional development.
    • A dynamic, exciting, and mission-driven work environment.

    Equal Opportunity Statement:

    U.S. Multimodal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to fostering a safe and friendly workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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    The Company
    HQ: Franklin, TN
    43 Employees
    Year Founded: 2021

    What We Do

    U.S. Multimodal Group is a large network of asset-based drayage companies operating at major seaports and inland rail hubs. Our ever-growing network has the capacity to address complex supply chain needs through key relationships, strategically located storage yards, and constantly evolving technology.

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