Job Description
Nucor Texas Port Recycling LLC is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Houston, TX to manage carrier network setup, freight operations, quote responses, and dispatch logistics for feeder yards and buyers. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, retail, or customer service (or a bachelor's degree in business), along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Excel, and the flexibility to work off-hours, weekends, or outdoors as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth retirement accounts with Profit Sharing
- Pay-for-performance bonuses, Stock purchase program, and Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave and scholarship opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Key Job Duties
- Manage freight operations, carrier setup, system configuration, and backhaul contract fulfillment through Freight Entry Portal and Carrier Point platforms.
- Support buyers and feeder yards with freight planning, obtaining transport quotes (under 30-minute response time), and maintaining carrier network capacity.
- Analyze DAT market data and freight trends to assist with pricing decisions, reduce transportation costs, and provide key market insights.
- Coordinate vehicle registrations, maintenance schedules, ticket corrections, and enforce state and local scrap metal recycling regulations.
- Prospect potential new customers, conduct outbound cold calls, track success metrics, submit weekly performance reports, and complete customer surveys.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in sales, retail, or customer service, or a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to quickly master in-house systems.
- Outstanding administrative, verbal/written communication, time management, and organizational skills to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proven capability to cold call, prospect, develop new customer relationships, and maintain existing account partnerships.
- Flexibility to work off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment, including outdoor weather conditions.
- Prior knowledge of the metals recycling industry and bilingual fluency in Spanish are preferred.
Benefits
Paid Time-Off, Performance Bonus, 401K Match, Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development, Parental Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
About the Employer
Nucor is North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, as well as the continent's largest scrap recycler. Built on a culture of safety, personal connections, and innovation, Nucor provides stability and growth opportunities across its extensive network of facilities.
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