Logistics Coordinator
Summary
Title:Logistics Coordinator
ID:1254
Location:Des Moines, IA
Company:Decker Logistics, Inc.
Description

Since 1931, Decker Truck Line, Inc. has been an industry leader in transportation and logistics. Decker is a family-owned company offering multi modes of transportation; dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed. We take pride in the quality and dedication of our employees as well as the safe and on-time service we provide to our customers. Decker's Logistics Services are located in West Des Moines IA, Missoula MT and Nashville TN. Decker Logistics has a team equipped to provide logistics solutions to meet any needs. The freight brokerage division manages customers’ freight when Decker Truck Line is not able to supply the capacity and also manages their own business. Decker Logistics is currently seeking motivated individuals looking to start or improve their career with a growing organization at our office in West Des Moines, IA as a Logistics Coordinator.

Logistics Coordinator Summary

Provide carrier coverage support to meet the freight capacity demands of our customers and seek additional business with new customers.

Logistics Coordinator Essential Duties

  • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing carriers/customers.
  • Understand carrier network and match carrier preferred lanes with freight.
  • Continually source business for carriers by working with internal colleagues.
  • Cover, track, and trace shipments to support colleagues in maintaining exceptional customer service.
  • Develop capacity solutions to effectively support our customers’ needs.
  • Negotiate carrier rates to meet margin objectives.
  • Prospect for new customers via inside sales effort.

Logistics Coordinator Abilities

  • Interested in building a career with a growth oriented company.
  • Driven to make money and a talent for negotiating.
  • Able to build client relationships quickly.
  • A strong team player with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • Experience with carrier sales, marketing, or customer service with brokerage sales preferred.
  • A college degree in business, logistics or transportation-related field preferred.

Logistics Coordinator Pre-Employment Screening
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug screens and background checks.
 

Logistics Coordinator Benefits
We offer Competitive Salaries and Comprehensive Benefits Packages for our full-time employees! Our Benefits Package offers:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
  • 401(k) with an Employer Match
  • Generous Paid-Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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