What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barge Logistics Coordinator position at Marquette Transportation Company, LLC?
About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update key databases (customers, fleets, barges, vessels, etc.)
- Track and document charter vessel status, including on/off charter and downtime.
- Update costs in operating system as needed for fleets, wash docks, and towing.
- Ensure accuracy of data entered into Open Top Hopper systems.
- Learn various river segments and geographical knowledge of marine areas serviced and related towing requirements.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of covered and open hopper freight values and pricing impact.
- Communicate with Logistics Managers/Dispatchers about fleets and vessels.
- Communicate and coordinate with marine service vendors.
- Conduct data research to support Leadership and Logistics teams.
Qualifications:
- Accuracy and attention to detail with ability to manage and prioritize time.
- Proficient with Excel and pivot tables required, along with strong skills and proficiency in other Microsoft programs.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn.
- Experience/knowledge of marine industry preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!