Allied Steel Buildings Hiring for Logistics Coordinator at Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time

Job Description

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for executing all (domestic and international) daily logistical activities. This role is in place due to the strong business growth and expansion plan. The coordinator will oversee and manage the logistics flow of pre-engineered metal buildings from factories to construction sites.

Allied Culture

We believe great service matters from start to finish. It’s why going the distance for our clients starts with taking care of our team members. They are our most important asset. We invest in their continuous development, and recognize their contribution to our success. Great work starts with collaborating with a team dedicated to creating value world wide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience. Our culture is flexible, offering work-life balance, empowered because everyone’s voice matters, unified by promoting “we” over “me” and creative thinking outside the box, it’s the Allied way.

Responsibilities

• Request and evaluate Freight rate for budgeting purposes
• Plan the logistics process (coordination, loading, delivery) and work with different providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments
• Respond to customer inquiries and referring clients to the proper channels
• Respond to suppliers inquiries and referring vendors to the proper channels
• Review packing list, loading report, and shipping documents to ensure accuracy
• Make special shipping arrangements as necessary
• Track and fix shipping errors
• Prepare commercial invoices and export documentation
• Manage distribution and shipment budgets
• Ensure that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
• Develop processes to make the supply chain more efficient and organized
• Track shipments to confirm the schedule needed by the customer
• Send shipping updates to the customer
• Assist in the expansion of logistics network
• Proactively seek out problems and developing solutions for efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Assist with other logistics related functions and projects as assigned
• Works with AIP, Mexico, Spain

Qualifications & Skills

• Three years of experience handling ocean and/or ocean freight shipments and documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in logistics, supply chain
• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite or Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, and professional writing skills
• Ability to navigate assignments with competing deadlines and multi-task effectively and accurately
• Ability and experience using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Proven knowledge and experience with pre-engineered steel buildings
• Proven knowledge and experience with conventional steel buildings
• Knowledge and understanding of structural steel logistics
• Assertive clear communicator; both verbally and in written formats
• Read, write and speak proficiently in Spanish and English

Allied is an equal opportunity employer.

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