Logistics Coordinator

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