Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Logistics Coordinator, W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!

Candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY.

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Job # 239167

Role Type: W2 only

Duration: 6 months

Location: Boling brook, IL

Schedule: Remote

Key Skills: Minimum 12 months of domestic transportation planning experience required.

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to support our Outbound Retail Transportation team temporarily for a multi-month contract

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Point of contact for contracted carriers' retail stores and distribution centers.
• Perform daily carrier track & trace.
• Proactively follow up as required to ensure desired service results.
• Communicate potential service failures to the appropriate parties (i.e.: supervisor, carrier, store).
• Proactively follow up with stores to ensure specialized deliveries are occurring as scheduled.
• If needed, Tender outbound loads to Client’s contracted carriers through Client’s TMS (E2Open).
• Execute a variety of intermediate-to-advanced reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Audit carrier and delivery schedules for accuracy.
• Answer customer service hotline as a support function and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as requested.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Minimum 12 months domestic transportation planning experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook and advanced excel skills.
• Proficient computer skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to new software programs and systems.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills.
• TMS experience preferred.
• Able to work remotely with reliable internet and phone access.
• Flexibility in daily task assignments.

Additional Requirement:

• Enjoy working in a team environment but follow through on own deliverables daily.
• Ability to follow standard operation procedures with little oversight
• Able to evaluate situations and make informed decisions
• Deadline-driven, self-starter who is committed to your role.
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, courteous, and cooperative.
• Strong Communicator – you communicate clearly and concisely via email and phone.
• Outgoing – you build relationships easily

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