Logistics Coordinator

OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Deliver competitive pricing, outstanding customer service, and efficient operational support for surface transportation within the USA and cross-border logistics involving the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Serve as a key resource for current and prospective clients, ensuring seamless transport solutions. Provide guidance and support to local branch Surface Logistics Coordinators in areas of pricing, procurement, and day-to-day operations.

Summary of Benefits

KINTETSU WORLD EXPRESS (U.S.A.), INC. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

Medical Plan including Prescription

• Eligible for medical coverage on the 1st month following one (1) month of employment.
• CIGNA is the current provider, offering 3 plans.

Dental Plan

• Eligible for dental coverage on the 1st month following one (1) month of employment. 
• CIGNA is the current provider, offering 2 plans.

Vision Care

• Eligible for vision coverage on the 1st month following one (1) month of employment.
• VSP Vision Care is the current provider, offering 1 plan.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health Savings Account when enrolled in Cigna High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Life Insurance

• Life insurance (1½ times annual salary up to a maximum benefit of $50,000);
• Supplemental life insurance (at the expense of the employee);
• Long term disability (LTD) coverage;
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• PTO begins to accrue for eligible new hires on their first day of employment with the Company, subject to the accrual cap.

Paid Holidays

• Newly hired employees are entitled to all mandatory and optional/shift holidays that remain for the calendar year.  A newly hired employee who begins employment after January 1 of the calendar year is not entitled to more than ten (12) paid holidays for that calendar year.

Retirement Plan

• 401(k) Plan (current employer match .50 cents for each employee dollar) subject to the current vesting schedule.

Student Loan Assistance

• Eligible for student loan assistance after three (3) months of continuous employment, pending verification.
• Company monthly contribution of $437.50, not to exceed an annual contribution of $5,250.00.
• Any eligible employee participating in both Student Loan Assistance Program and Tuition Reimbursement Program is subject to a total maximum annual amount of $5,250.00 for both programs combined for the calendar year.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement is three (3) months of continuous employment.
• Reimbursement is limited to $5,250.00 per employee per calendar year.
• Any eligible employee participating in both Student Loan Assistance Program and Tuition Reimbursement Program is subject to a total maximum annual amount of $5,250.00 for both programs combined for the calendar year.

Wellness Day

• Eligible for one (1) Wellness Day for an annual physical exam per year subject to submission of required documentation. 

Voluntary Benefits

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Commuter Benefits – Parking and Transit

This summary is provided for informational purposes only.  Plan details are subject to change.  Once employed with Kintetsu World Express (U.S.A.), Inc. plan details and enrollment forms will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide competitive pricing, outstanding customer service, and efficient operational support for surface transportation within the USA and cross-border logistics involving the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
• Responsible for the smooth movement of assigned shipments including booking cost effective trailers, tracking shipments, updating in-transit shipments, closing and rating the shipment daily.
• Provide quotes for assigned customers and sales department as necessary and assist with new projects to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist Department employees in the generation of various weekly and monthly reports, including month end billing if necessary.
• Provide back up support within department during busy periods, vacations and unexpected employee absences.
• Support Surface Logistics Project
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Support department and team where and when needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

List any required educational attainments (degrees, certificates, licenses, etc.):  N/A

List any required skills (computer, machinery, typing, etc.):  Computer and typing

List any required special attributes (ability to move/pick-up certain weight capacity, personality traits, certain aptitudes, etc.):Communicate professionally, ability to work calmly under pressure, well organized

List any required experience (of what type, for what duration, in what industry, etc.):Logistics and Domestic Business experience 5 years 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

List any preferred educational attainments (degrees, certificates, licenses, etc.): N/A

List any preferred skills (computer, machinery, typing, etc.): Excel and Oracle. TMS (Transportation Mnagment System) knowledge.

List any preferred special attributes (ability to move/pick-up certain weight capacity, personality traits, certain aptitudes, etc.):N/A

List any preferred experience (of what type, for what duration, in what industry, etc.): TMS experience 3-4 years 

Salary : $438 - $5,250