LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Company: R E Garrison Trucking Inc
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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Job Description:
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures that freight is moving from
its original point to its final destination. Must be able to
exercise discretion and use independent judgment in booking
appropriate carrier, negotiating carrier rates, and resolving
"problem" loads. Must manage transportation arrangements from
pre-pickup through delivery. -- Must be able to communicate with
shippers, carriers, and your team members. -- Ability to build and
maintain carrier relationships. -- -- Must service the company's
customer base and advise carriers accordingly. -- Uses urgency to
deal with any issues, i.e., claims, detention, OS&D, layover,
breakdowns, etc. Maintains proper updates on carriers assigned to
RE Garrison Answers brokerage phone line, directing calls to the
correct person and acting as a resource to customers if appropriate
person is not available Functions as a Team All Logistics
Coordinators are responsible for any freight available on the
brokerage board Logistics Coordinators are expected to "Get The Job
Done" --by staying as late as necessary to achieve required results
Other duties as may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS--College degree in logistics, supply chain management,
or business related field preferred. Previous customer service
and/or Logistics experience preferred. Knowledge of the Trucking
Industry a plus.--PREFERRED SKILLSAbility to interact and
communicate effectively over-the-phone, through e-mail and face to
face Capacity to recognize when action is necessary and to
implement the required actions within a reasonable time. Aptitude
to prioritize workflow in order to use time effectively Ability to
perform mathematical calculations in order to calculate transit
times. --Competency to use discretion and good judgment. Good
working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and
Outlook.--PIf46f722a9f9d-25660-34827204
Keywords: R E Garrison Trucking Inc, Johns Creek , LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, Professions , Chattanooga, Georgia
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