Transportation Coordinator

Manpower is now recruiting a Transportation Coordinator in Minden!

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Pay starts at $24/hour and is based on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Quotes transportation, crane, and set-up costs for the Technical Sales Department. Schedules and monitors all outbound shipments of enclosures and materials for all product lines. Schedules and coordinates crane off loads with vendors, customers, project managers and field service personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Orders trucks and cranes for offloads.

2. Monitors all shipments and updates customer contractors.

3. Works closely with Shipping Department on specific loading instructions.

4. Coordinates off-loads with customer/field service personnel.

5. Responsible for weekly and monthly reports.

6. Approves transportation and crane invoices.

7. Creates purchase orders for freight and crane charges.

8. Works closely with Accounts Payable and Receivables on invoices and billing information.

9. Works closely with job estimators on quotes/bids.

10. Quotes transportation and crane cost for sales.

11. Supports Companies Safety Program.

12. Completes daily truck loading schedule for plant and shipping department.

13. Follows all DOT regulations.

14. Files documents.

15. Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma required.

2. Logistical coordination experience required.

3. Computer background and general office skills required.

4. Excellent communication skills required.

5. Must possess a high degree of motivation and self-direction.

6. Must be organized and possess an ability to handle multiple projects.

7. Must be a good listener and pay attention to detail.

8. Strong planning and problem-solving skills required.

9. Must be able to handle stress and meet deadlines.

10. Ability to work effectively with other employees, managers, and customers. Excellent interpersonal skills.

11. Ability to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax machines.

12. Due to confidential nature of job, i.e. pricing information, sensitive sales related matters, a high level of work ethics, honesty, integrity, and discretion is required.

13. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Other Requirements

Must pass drug screen

Must pass criminal background check

Apply to this job posting or email your up-t0-date resume to Ruston@manpower-arklatex.com.

Manpower, 2034 East Kentucky Avenue, Ruston, LA, 71270 (318) 254-8005