Logistics Coordinator- Arabi, LA

POSITION SUMMARY: The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and communication of all cargo transloading activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Formulate and gather all instructions and other information from customers, agents, surveyors, barge lines, etc. relating to the transloading of cargo.
• Work closely with freight providers (vessel, barge, and truck) to assure efficient and effective execution of stevedoring operations.
• Create a “Barge/Vessel Loading or Unloading Plan” and instructions needed to load/discharge.
• Communicate with all relevant individuals/parties concerning the status of vessel operations.
• Compose “Operational Job Progress Updates” for customers and their representatives (vessel agents and surveyors).
• Work closely with Sales Department to share information relative to current vessels, customers, cargoes, and/or potential vessels, customers, and cargoes.
• Keep open lines of communication with Operations to quickly resolve issues that may arise.
• Input and maintain vessel schedules, Invoicing, Stowage Plans, and Crane Logs in Job Track.
• Collect and update vessel information, dockage collection, and perform demurrage/dispatch calculations.
• Ability to work extended hours 24 hours a day including weekends and holidays.
• Occasionally be available to entertain customers (lunch, dinner, etc.).
• Perform other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Logistics experience in the stevedoring industry is preferred.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school or equivalent (preferred)

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Multi-tasking
• Ability to work in a fast pace, rapidly changing work environment.
• Problem Solving Ability
• Strong Communication Skillset (verbal and written)
• Time Management
• Ability to Forecast
• Advocate of team concept
• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• PC Skills; Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Job Track and other applicable applications
• Ability to work extended hours and to be on-call 24 hours a day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional office environment.

Occasionally, this position will be required to perform duties at various worksites including docks and mid-stream locations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force frequently.