Description
Logistics Coordinator – Ready-Mixed Concrete Delivery
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join our team, ensuring the efficient scheduling and delivery of ready-mixed concrete to our valued customers across assigned markets. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where collaboration, precision, and proactive problem-solving are essential to delivering exceptional customer service and supporting operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the scheduling and dispatching of concrete deliveries to meet customer demands and delivery deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with Customer Service Representatives, sales teams, plant maintenance, safety personnel, and delivery professionals to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor delivery progress and address any issues promptly to minimize delays and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, schedules, and related documentation.
- Ensure all activities comply with company safety, environmental policies, and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with team members and customers to provide updates and resolve any delivery-related concerns.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and service quality.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple teams and customers.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental policies relevant to logistics and transportation.
- Proficiency in using scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to delivering quality service to our customers. If you are organized, communicative, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
- Ability to accurately transcribe orders, including complex mix designs and admixtures.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of assigned geographical areas.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English, with the ability to interpret construction specifications and concrete mix designs.
- Familiarity with the properties, characteristics, and performance of concrete mixes, components, and additives preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members.
- Willingness to work overtime, varying shifts, and occasional Saturdays as required.
- Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or dispatch station.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, or reach as necessary to perform routine office and operational tasks.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Visual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, reports, and dispatch data accurately.
- Must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate effectively with drivers, dispatchers, and team members by phone, radio, and in person.
- Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels common to dispatch or plant environments.
- May occasionally be required to visit plant or yard locations, which may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, and uneven surfaces.
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations? We’re hiring across our other markets:
- Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
- Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
- South: Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah
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Skills Required
- Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
- Knowledge of safety and environmental policies relevant to logistics and transportation
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Willingness to work overtime and varying shifts
What We Do
Knight's Companies is a family-owned business founded in 1969, providing ready-mix concrete, precast, septic, trucking, pumping, and steel services across SC, NC, and GA.
