CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is Delivering Promises and Driving Success to ensure everyone has what's needed to live and thrive. Today, more than ever, we are looking for talented individuals who will help us bring this vision to life.

Logistics Coordinator I

CRST ’s Home Solutions - NAL division is focused on final-mile home delivery of big and bulky products . Home Solutions works with high profile retailers to deliver, install , and assemble large items like furniture, exercise equipment , and appliances. Th is valuable service help s our r etail partners meet the needs of the growing home-delivery market.

Job Summary: A Logistics Support Coordinator 1 is responsible for arranging the dispatch process via telephone. They act as a liaison between our company and contracted motor carrier partners. This position serves as the first point-of-contact for timely scheduling and delivery of cargo. The Logistics Support Coordinator is also accountable for the administrative duties associated with the role including Proof of Delivery (POD)/delivery paperwork collection and auditing, data entry and file maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work closely with customers and motor carrier partners concerning cargo status and/or to obtain customer information necessary to complete delivery.
• Plan routes for received orders using computerized dispatching system to identify, group, track and report on cargo.
• Process changes such as rescheduling, order cancellation or modification, including all customer communication and follow-up.
• Act as a liaison between customers, clients, and motor carrier partners.
• Communicate with motor carrier partners using established guidelines.
• Effectively manage customer issues and complaints to resolution, as necessary.
• Ensures daily work assignments are complete, escalating if obstacles present.
• Timely communication provided to each internal department to address issues and /or complaints.
• Manage the day-to-day POD process, including collection and weekly audit of documents.
• Consistently meets or exceeds the performance goals established for the position in the areas of efficiency, call quality, customer satisfaction, first call resolution and attendance.
• Completes all assigned tasks in a thorough and workmanlike fashion. This includes timely return of phone calls, emails, and customer, partner and internal inquiries.
• Creates a positive and professional work environment and leads by example.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all company and client information.
• Other duties as dictated by business need and assigned by management.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail/Quality
• Computer Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Problem Solving/ Reasoning Ability
• Standard – accountability and dependability; adaptability; communication; ethics and integrity; initiative/innovation; interpersonal skills; motivation; organization sensitivity; safety focus; and teamwork

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to fifteen pounds.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year of experience in customer service or dispatch

Our team enjoys the following Perks:

• Parental Leave
• Paid Time off- Starting on Day 1
• Birthday PTO
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Dress for your Day Dress Code
• Paid Holidays

CRST offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Major Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• 401 (K) with Employer Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance

The CRST core values: Safety at the Core of All We Do - Integrity in Every Decision and Action - Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors and Communities.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.