Logistics Coordinator, Intermodal
Hapag-Lloyd AG
2021-12-03 08:50:22
Suwanee, Georgia, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Transport & Logistics
Job description
Are you looking for a career and not a job?
Do you want to grow with an International and fast growing company?
Do you want to work for a company that puts customers and their teams first?
Welcome to Hapag-Lloyd, a leading global logistics company.
We are a team of nearly 10,000 employees working across 600 offices in 113 countries; all working together to ensure the flow of goods never stops.
What does it mean to join a leading global liner shipping company? It means you'll have access to outstanding technology and challenging job opportunities around the world. It means working for a company that cares about the environment, safety, and quality management. It means we set high standards. That's how we've been setting the benchmark for more than 170 years. Now here's your chance to become a part of what we do next!
We're currently seeking a Transport Dispatch Coordinator to join our Transport Dispatch (Intermodal) Team located in Peachtree Corners, GA. (potential remote hybrid)
Let's navigate the future, together.
The ideal candidate will use their problem solving & continuous improvement mindset to move intermodal boxes from the ship to the customer's door, and from the customer to the ship, using the most cost effective means of transport.
Responsibilities
· Produces fast and accurate documentation/delivery instructions
· Coordinates moves in the most cost effective manner possible
· Creates work orders to and from rail/port for import and export cargo
· Traces cargo to final destination to ensure prompt delivery
· Research and resolve issues that occur between the customs broker and the trucking vendors
· Issue weekly statements to trucking vendors for all work completed and adjust work orders and statements as needed
· Monitor trucker and equipment accessibility to determine the availability of one-way transports for cost saving opportunities
· Clarify invoice and work order discrepancies, correcting when needed
· Evaluate carriers performance and issue service exceptions when needed
· Various inland pricing duties (quoting rates, tendering, and other functions)
Qualifications
· University Degree, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the Maritime Industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
· Mid-level proficiency/good knowledge in MS Excel
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Customer Service background a plus
· Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skill