Network Solutions Logistics Coordinator

Job Description: OTR Network Solution Logistics Coordinator

Job classification: Exempt

Reports to: Managing Director of OTR

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Every day we provide our customers in the transportation industry with the tools they need to compare rates, keep track of goods throughout the entire life cycle of a shipment, increase efficiency, and most of all – maintain a competitive advantage in the market! At Flat World you will have an opportunity to work for a growing company that has created a fun and successful work culture and an environment that builds careers and a better way of life.

Purpose of Role

At Flat World Over the Road, we believe in a culture of excellence built on a foundation of continuous improvement. We are looking for a motivated OTR Network Solution Logistics Coordinator that does not shy away from thorough hard work and is willing to continuously go the second mile. Their goal is to build and maintain a strategic network of partner carriers to ensure depth with our carrier utilization, keeping carriers within our network via continuous moves, and capturing capacity as it becomes available. Maintaining drop trailer pools and ensuring our clients and carriers alike are communicated with the Flat World standard of excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Overall face to the carrier, representing Flat World OTR Network Solution with upmost integrity and excellence.
• Develop, promote and increase carrier relationships on a strategic level by linking large volume client lanes with our carrier networks capacity.
• Develop and manage our database of outside carriers / contractors to grow our carrier base by focusing on overall carrier utilization in order to recycle carriers and prevent one off usage.
• Negotiate beyond price to demonstrate value for the carrier, essentially becoming an extension of the carrier and driving freight to their capacity needs.
• Work hand in hand with the OTR Network Solutions Project Manager, OTR Team Lead, OTR Managing Director, Brokerage Account Managers (BAMs) and Brokerage Operations Reps (BORs) to strategically capitalize on building static routes with potential drop trailers solutions.
• Managing the OTR leased trailer pool (insurance, maintenance, logos, Samsara devices, e-tracks, etc.)
• Continually evaluate the OTR Network solution freight mix with the standard brokerage freight mix to find synergies.
• Marry up the RVX service offering with the OTR Network Solution to ensure we are using backhaul freight to fill RVX loads.
• Resolving issues that might arise concerning dedicated partner carriers, issues on loads related to carriers, breakdowns, and anything carrier related with client product is en-route.
• Ensuring the OTR network has a robust network of carriers that are willing to partner with us and become dedicated capacity for our customers.
• Some travel up to 20% is possible

Education/Certifications / Basic Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree is preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of business and transportation is required as well as a positive and highly motivated attitude with a willingness to learn and desire for professional growth.
• 3 years of related experience in a sales or customer relations capacity is preferred.

Additional Duties:

• Additional duties or responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. This job description is not meant to imply that the duties listed are the only activities to be performed in this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary to launch or continue your career
• Competitive health benefits package including no cost dental coverage for employee (additional cost for dependents)
• Company-wide employee appreciation activities
• You’ll join an organization acknowledged as a Top Place to Work in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Company matched 401K (fully vested after 1 year of employment)
• Phenomenal company culture that is upbeat, team oriented and continually recognizes it’s employees

To learn more about Flat World Global Solutions and why we have been nominated as a Top Workplaces for seven consecutive years from 2018 to 2024, check us out at https://topworkplaces.com/publication/stltoday/flat-world-holdings/

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000