Logistics Coordinator

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
43K-61K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Logistics • Software • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Coordinates daily logistics operations for key client accounts, including pickup and delivery scheduling, shipment documentation, invoice issue resolution, and communication with account teams and carriers. Provides operational and customer service support, prioritizes daily and ad hoc tasks, proactively resolves issues, and uses company technology to improve logistics efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

Roadtex Transportation has become a leader in the nationwide LTL industry, specializing in transporting time and temperature-sensitive products. We handle refrigerated and LTL needs by leveraging no sailing schedules, our nationwide network of 32 strategically placed temperature-controlled facilities, our state-of-the-art tracking, and our specialized equipment and warehousing capabilities. In 2022, Roadtex was acquired by Echo Global Logistics. The acquisition brings a truckload brokerage and expanded transportation management solutions to Roadtex's customers while providing Echo with our national warehouse footprint and advanced temperature-controlled transportation solutions. 

Echo is seeking an entry-level Logistics Coordinator to join our growing company and help support our largest transactional accounts. The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented self-starter with the ability and drive to learn.  

As a Logistics Coordinator, you will focus on managing the daily operations of some of our key clients. You will be responsible for supporting an account team by collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure we go above and beyond customer expectations. This includes back-end invoice resolution, document collection and verifying timely pick-ups and deliveries.  

You…  

  • Have mastered the art of managing time and accomplishing tasks  

  • Are always one step ahead, you know how to identify where help is needed and offer it before you’re asked  

  • Can solve any problem that’s thrown your way  

  • Thrive in fast-paced environment and can shift priorities effortlessly  

  • Are looking to enter a company at the ground level and learn as much as possible  

We...  

  • Value collaboration, intellectual honesty, go-getters, positive energy and we never stop seeking ways to get better 

  •  Put our customers' needs into everything we do  

  • Care about your career development as much as you do  

  • Work hard, period  

  • Offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, challenging projects, company-wide events, co-workers you will actually like working with, and a sense of community you won’t find anywhere  

Responsibilities

  • You will directly support a team of Account Executives and focus on executing tasks that lead to the operational success for each of the accounts managed within the team.  

  • Provide operational support for Account Executives by prioritizing between standard daily duties and ad hoc requests 

  • Manage the scheduling of pickup and delivery appointments for client shipments  

  • Assist to resolve Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable issues   

  • Work with Account Executives to provide world class customer service to clients  

  • Leverage operational support to batch up processes and continually improve the efficiency of overall book of business 

  • Proactively communicate issues to the team

  • Manage relationships within Echo and with key carriers  

  • Gain competency and adopt Echo's technology to be as efficient as possible

Requirements:  

  • High school diploma; 2-year community college or vocational degree  

  • 1+ years' experience in customer service or logistics

  • Task oriented, problem solver, and multi-tasker

  • Ability to follow standard operation procedures with little to no oversight  

  • Enjoy working in a team environment but follow through on own deliverables on a daily basis  

  • Professional, courteous and cooperative  

  • Reliable and willing to learn  

What we offer:  

  • Competitive compensation package  

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K  

  • Advancement Potential  

  • Fun and energetic work environment  

  • Volunteer opportunities  

Work environment/physical demands summary:

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. 

Benefits

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

$42,653.00-60,748.00 per year

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Two-year community college or vocational degree
  • At least one year of customer service or logistics experience
  • Strong task management, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures with little to no oversight
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
  • Professional, courteous, and cooperative demeanor
  • Reliability and willingness to learn

Echo Global Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Echo Global Logistics and has not been reviewed or approved by Echo Global Logistics.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, vision, and dental coverage with PPO or HDHP options, telehealth via MDLive, and an EAP are highlighted as robust. Reported benefit ratings place core healthcare features above average relative to other areas.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding/parental leave and family supports like a Care.com membership are prominently offered. Parental leave is consistently described as a strong aspect of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness perks such as Peloton access, gym discounts, volunteer time off, and pet insurance broaden the offering. These lifestyle benefits are positioned as notable strengths alongside core coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,600 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Echo is a leading provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of our clients. Our proprietary web-based technology, dedicated service teams and robust procurement power enables our clients to see significant transportation savings while receiving best-in-class service.

Why Work With Us

At Echo you don’t just have a job—you have a career. Passion for what you do keeps you on the road to success. It’s teamwork and relationships that make our team truly successful. The chance to work alongside friends, have your voice heard, and be mentored by those who genuinely want to see you grow and thrive makes every day even better.

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