The Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the efficient movement of outbound materials from multiple aggregate locations throughout the Lake Erie region and Northern Virginia. Working collaboratively with a dedicated logistics team, this position is responsible for maintaining a strong understanding of the company's outbound materials strategy, daily sales activity, inventory and stockpile management, and regional transportation networks.
This role focuses on implementing transportation strategies that ensure exceptional customer service, meet market demand, and optimize freight costs. The Logistics Coordinator will also develop and strengthen relationships with transportation providers, identify new service opportunities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Coordinate customer orders and dispatch transportation resources to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to meet customer requirements.
Create, update, and manage SAP sales and shipment orders to support accurate and seamless execution of outbound deliveries.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with transportation providers while proactively identifying and onboarding new carrier partners as needed.
Oversee the freight payment process, ensuring accurate and timely review, reconciliation, and processing of transportation invoices.
Drive optimization of Carmeuse retail yard operations through effective collaboration and communication with Sales, Operations, and transportation partners.
Serve as a key contributor to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing enhancements to site load-out capabilities, transportation efficiency, and operational processes.
Monitor daily transportation activity and proactively resolve service issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and operational performance.
Support cost-effective transportation strategies that balance customer demand, service expectations, and freight expense management.
Basic Requirements:
Degree in related field preferred
3-5 years’ experience in transportation and/or logistics. Preferably dispatching in a trucking environment
Seasonal demands may include longer hours during the busy season
Strong analytical skills
SAP experience desired
Ability for periodic travel to CLS plants, vendor facilities and customer operations
Required Travel ~ 10-15%
Knowledge:
Understanding the dispatching of trucks in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment
Highly self-motivated
Strong analytical and evaluation skills and be a clear strategic and systematic thinker as well as a strong tactical leader
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management capabilities
Must present a professional personal image and have good relationship management skills
Knows appropriate negotiating tactics and is able to negotiate win/win agreements without compromising principles
Skills:
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships both internally and externally
Possess strong written and verbal communications skills (Emphasis: telephone, text, and email)
Proficient in computer work, with an emphasis on Excel
Demonstrate the ability to succeed both as an individual and as part of a team
Effectively deals with difficult situations and resolves conflicts
Effectively deals with competing priorities to accomplish work responsibilities in a timely manner
Benefits & Compensation:
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts
- Dental insurance & Vision insurance
- A 401k account with company matching contribution
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition benefits including professional certifications
READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?
Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.
Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.
With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
Skills Required
- Degree in a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in transportation and/or logistics
- Dispatching experience in a trucking environment
- Strong analytical and evaluation skills
- SAP experience
- Proficiency with computer applications, especially Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, relationship management, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
- Ability to travel periodically to plants, vendor facilities, and customer operations
What We Do
Founded in 1860 and headquartered in Belgium, Carmeuse is a global leader in the manufacture of lime, limestone, and mineral-based products. The company serves industrial, construction, and soil improvement applications worldwide, operating 114 sites and 62 quarries. Beyond material supply, Carmeuse provides integrated equipment and engineering services to optimize customer processes, improve safety, and reduce CO2 emissions.
