Intermodal Coordinator

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Jacksonville, FL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Maritime Shipping
The Role
Coordinates intermodal equipment movements, depot positioning, carrier relationships, transportation rates, regional volumes, and inland cargo solutions. Tracks equipment utilization, service performance, costs, invoices, and billing errors while supporting regulatory compliance and operational reporting. Collaborates with sales, pricing, customer service, trucking companies, and internal equipment teams to improve asset utilization, control costs, and resolve transportation issues.
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Intermodal Coordinator
Purpose of Job

Coordinate the movement of TOTE Maritime equipment with the logistics provider to maximize customer service, control costs, and ensure efficient use of TOTE Maritime assets. Assist in auditing all costs associated with the inland movement of cargo.

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesEquipment & Asset Management
  1. Monitor, reconcile and track movements of all equipment for respective region. Utilize system reports, commercial projections and historical trends for maximum and efficient utilization.

  2. Coordinate the positioning of equipment with the trucking company based on this analysis for the depots and the customers. Ensure that equipment is being utilized efficiently and the right mix of equipment is appropriate for each location.

  3. Issue TB’s for empty equipment movement.

  4. Recommend changes in equipment inventory at inland depots based on historical trends.

  5. Identify equipment setting idle for more than 30 days. Involve customer service, sales, and the trucking company to position this equipment for use.

  6. Assist with problem resolution regarding equipment integrity in Cargo Wise as required.

  7. Serve as backup to Equipment Group during vacation or absences of personnel.

Intermodal Operations & Transportation Coordination
  1. Monitor and validate Southbound and Northbound intermodal volume and cost.

  2. Report intermodal cost and volume trends.

  3. Track intermodal moves by region or lane (i.e. West Coast, Midwest, Southwest).

  4. Survey equipment availability/options by region, ramp or hub location.

  5. Evaluate needs and demand for location, region, and lane with Sales and Pricing.

  6. Maintain knowledge of market price of drayage and line-haul moves.

  7. Contact potential carrier(s) and determine interest, capabilities and resources.

  8. Solicit rates and charges for most common truck moves.

  9. Ensure the delivery of intermodal transportation solutions for cargo booked to TMPR vessels.

  10. Assist with Intermodal Ops Managerial duties to help develop Leadership skills for future opportunities within the company.

Reporting, Analytics & Cost Control
  1. Compile statistics on service failures/missed appointments by vendor.

  2. Compile statistic on carrier performance (meeting appoint times, accurate billing, etc.).

  3. Validate invoices related to inland movement.

  4. Assist in auditing billing reports and reporting of billing errors to trucking company to ensure that corrections have been issued.

Compliance & Departmental Support
  1. Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies.

  2. Support other intermodal duties and responsibilities as required to help achieve department goals and objectives.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Assists the Company in any necessary duties to achieve Company goals.

  2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

  3. Adherence to the Integrated Management System that covers Quality, Environmental, and Safety ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certifications.

Authority/Judgment/Disclosure/Financial ResponsibilityAuthority

Limited supervision. Work is performed to a large extent on own responsibility after assignment, with some choice of method. Occasionally develops own method.

Judgment

Mistakes and errors in judgment are serious in nature, causing considerable loss of money, production time, or adversely affecting customer relations.

Disclosure of Information

This position involves regular work with some information which, if disclosed, might have adverse internal effect or objectionable outside results.

Financial Responsibility

Purchases supplies necessary for performance of personal or immediate work group’s job functions.

Skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of Products
  • Thorough Knowledge of specifications of various cargo equipment types
  • Understanding of the US Shipping and Transportation Industry
  • Ability to clearly communicate performance standards
  • Ability to gain cooperation from peers to obtain and share information to accomplish goals
  • Ability to multitask and work in a deadline driven environment
  • Ability to work with multiple levels of employees throughout the organization
  • Ability to make presentations in a group environment
Education
  • Must possess a Bachelors Degree from a four year college or university in Transportation Logistics or related experience equivalent
Physical RequirementsSedentary Work

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability, or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Transportation Logistics or equivalent related experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Thorough knowledge of various cargo equipment specifications
  • Understanding of the U.S. shipping and transportation industry
  • Ability to clearly communicate performance standards
  • Ability to gain cooperation from peers and share information effectively
  • Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to work with employees at multiple organizational levels
  • Ability to make presentations in a group environment
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The Company
HQ: Tacoma, Washington
280 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

TOTE provides twice-weekly shipping service to Alaska and Puerto Rico with offices in Anchorage, AK; Tacoma, WA; Jacksonville, FL; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. We operate the world's first LNG-powered containerships between Jacksonville and Puerto Rico and a fleet of roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) cargo ships between Tacoma and Anchorage. Together, with our vessel and crew management company TOTE Services, TOTE Maritime Alaska and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico compose the TOTE family of companies. Dedicated, Reliable and Built To Serve.

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