Logistics Coordinator

Company: Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

About the role:As a Logistics Coordinator, you will help cover freight and build carrier relationships on one of TQL's fastest growing teams. You will play a critical role in overseeing daily load activities while maintaining a high level of customer service to continuously exceed our customers' expectations.
What's in it for you:

• $45,000 base salary + competitive quarterly bonuses
• Paid relocation to any TQL office
• Up to $5,000/yr in tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities with structured career paths and mentoring sessions
• We win wherever we go - Voted a 2019 and 2020 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
  
  What you'll be doing:
  • Build and maintain carrier relationships to ensure dedicated capacity on a large scale
  • Manage daily shipment activities, resolving issues to ensure pickup and delivery is on time
  • Input and process accurate shipment data in our state-of-the-art systems
  • Locate carriers for available freight and negotiate competitive rates
  • Quickly and proactively resolve problems that may arise while a load is in transit
    
    What you need:
    • Previous sales experience preferred
    • Strong negotiation, communication and relationship building skills
    • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
    • Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
    • Hall of fame work ethic with a sense of urgency and results oriented focus
    • Ability to work a rotating weekend shift every 6-8 weeks - frequency may vary and flex time available

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