Logistics Coordinator

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Charleston, SC, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Coordinates freight shipments by scheduling loads, negotiating carrier rates, sourcing and selecting carriers, tracking shipments, resolving transit issues, and communicating with account managers. Conducts market research for customer quotes and spot-market opportunities, supports new business development, and uses transportation software and data-entry systems to maintain efficient operations.
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FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic Transportation Brokerage Logistics Coordinator to join our rapidly growing organization.


We deliver exceptional customer experiences for one of North America’s biggest brands. We’ve been doing it for three decades and we’re only getting started. Our success has been a result of our team. We’ve built a vibrant culture of employees who believe in the core values of dreaming big, working hard, learning constantly, and enjoying life! We'd love to hear from you if you’re looking to do great work with great people.


Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate rates with carriers to maximize profitability and improve efficiency;
  • Schedule/Coordinate shipments;
  • Use various software tools to assist in finding carrier equipment;
  • Track and trace shipments with carriers and address any issues during transit;
  • Communicate service issues with the appropriate Account Manager;
  • Perform sourcing activities, including targeting new carriers, negotiating and developing carrier rates, and sourcing and selecting the most efficient carriers;
  • Perform market research for customer quoting and spot market opportunities;
  • Assist in pursuing new business opportunities;
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1-2 years Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally ;
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
  • Demonstrated ability to stay current and accurately interpret industry trends;
  • A true passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self-directed and highly motivated.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry systems);
  • Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
  • Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;

Email and digital communications for job postings will only come from the @flstransport.com domain. If you want to verify that communications or a job offer are legitimately from FLS, check our company website, job posting website, or LinkedIn company page. For additional inquiries, please contact [email protected].”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2 years of experience in freight brokerage or third-party logistics
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to stay current with and accurately interpret industry trends
  • Passion for sales and logistics; self-starter, self-directed, and highly motivated
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and data-entry systems experience
  • Ability to work effectively with all organizational levels
  • Career-driven attitude and desire for professional growth
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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
274 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

FLS is the #1 3PL for cross-border freight between US and Canada and we’re #23 on Transport Topics index of largest 3PLs in North America. FLS is dedicated to servicing all major modes of transportation including dry van, temperature controlled, flat bed, LTL and intermodal services. Our network of 54,000 carriers & 400,000 trucks is a great asset for our clients. Every day, our team of logistics experts are driven by a single shared goal: delivering every load on time, every time, with the least amount of headaches. It’s what our shippers want. It’s what our carriers want. And it’s what we deliver. Every load covered. No sweat.

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