Logistics Coordinator

Company: Midwest Transport
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

A professional Logistics company serving both local and national clients with a variety of Drive Away services, is seeking a professional Logistics Coordinator to provide administrative support to the dispatch operations team through the coordination and implementation of dispatch activities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate and problem solve with dispatch staff and drivers
• Ensure all driver documents are complete, accurate, and imaged
• Assist with the payment and loading of driver funds
• Assist with calling and confirming delivery points
• Provide phone coverage and route calls to appropriate staff
• Complete and update all order system work assignments in an efficient and accurate method
• Interact with drivers and other staff in a professional and courteous manner
• Assist with implementing driver assignments as needed
• Foster a team-oriented work environment
• Make safety an everyday priority
• Assist with vehicle pickup's, deliveries and vendor moves
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
  • Possess personal drive and internal motivation toward higher achievement
  • Ability to sustain a high level of activity, prioritize and perform a variety of tasks
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire for task completion and follow-up
  • Sharp attention to detail and accuracy; excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate with customers in an enthusiastic and professional manner
  • Excellent customer service; both written and verbal
  • Routinely demonstrates and creates a cooperative and positive work culture
  • Thrives in a team environment
  • General office skills Required Experience:
    • High school diploma or GED
    • Minimum 2 years experience with Windows computer system and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
    • Strong knowledge of customer service delivery techniques and problem-solving methods
    • Accurate typing skills
    • Knowledge of queries, sorting and other database related skills -Compensation and Benefits:
      • Starting Pay is $17.00 per hour
      • Full medical/dental/vision
      • 401K with Company Match
      • Paid time off, plus holidays and sick days
      • The ability to grow!

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