Logistics Coordinator

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Lafayette, LA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Logistics Coordinator will negotiate rates with carriers, coordinate shipments, conduct market research, and assist in business development while providing excellent customer service.
Summary Generated by Built In

FLS Transportation Service seeks an energetic 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:

  • Experience in freight brokerage/3PL, with a desire to grow professionally (an asset);
  • 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].


Top Skills

Data Entry Systems
Excel
Microsoft Word
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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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