Logistics Coordinator

Do you enjoy coordinating and organizing? Are you looking for a local stable company/industry?

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Coordinator. This is an important role within our company and is responsible for overseeing the transportation related activities.

We are looking for someone who has a customer service focused mindset, self-starting, and has knowledge of transportation management systems.

Why would you want to work with us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our team, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• And more!

Join a team that values your well-being both in and out of the workplace.

Logistics Coordinator Key Skill Areas and Responsibilities:

1. Dispatch and Transportation Planning (40%)
Skill: Route & Load Optimization (Construction Materials)

Owns the daily dispatch schedule for construction materials and equipment.

Allocates trucks and drivers efficiently to meet project site timelines and customer requirements.

Coordinates with job sites to ensure on-time delivery despite changing project conditions, traffic delays, or last-minute changes.

2. Customer Service and Order Management (15%)
Skill: Construction-Focused Customer Support

Processes orders for aggregates, ready-mix concrete, equipment, or other building materials.

Acts as the liaison between internal teams and job sites to ensure materials arrive in the correct sequence and quantity.

Provides proactive communication to foremen, superintendents, and procurement teams regarding delivery status or issues.

3. Carrier and Broker Coordination (15%)
Skill: Vendor and Subcontractor Relationship Management

Maintains strong relationships with independent truckers, brokers, and haulers in the construction logistics network.

Sources and schedules external carriers when in-house capacity is exceeded.

Ensures reliable and compliant transportation partners are used for each load.

4. Administrative Support and Documentation (10%)
Skill: Order Accuracy & Regulatory Compliance

Manages order tickets, delivery slips, proof of delivery (PODs), and other construction documentation.

Tracks material usage and delivery performance for job costing and billing accuracy.

Coordinates with accounting and operations for receivables, cost coding, and compliance reporting.

5. Flexibility and Problem Solving (20%)
Skill: Rapid Response in a Dynamic Environment

Adjusts dispatches and truck assignments in response to site changes, equipment breakdowns, or weather delays.

Solves day-to-day logistics challenges with minimal disruption to field operations.

Works with field supervisors to realign delivery schedules and reroute trucks as needed.

Core Competencies:

• Construction Logistics & Job Site Coordination
• Dispatching & Load Planning
• Communication with Field Teams & Vendors
• Problem Solving & Decision-Making Under Pressure
• Time and Priority Management
• Attention to Detail & Recordkeeping
• Software Proficiency (e.g., dispatch software, Excel, GPS tracking tools, construction ERP systems)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 2 years of commercial transportation experience including experience dispatching variable route assignments.
• Experience in a lead capacity is desirable.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP