Position Details
Logistics Coordinator Apply
Job Description
Our Logistics Coordinator assumes a pivotal position in orchestrating and arranging tasks for our Logistics Department, nurturing reliable connections with essential transport carriers, and ensuring the prompt scheduling and booking of loads at optimal rates.
LOCATION
- Onsite- Fort Wayne, IN
COMPENSATION
- This position offers a competitive compensation package, benchmarked to regional market standards. It consists of a base salary plus the opportunity for quarterly profit sharing after one year of employment.
HOURS OF OPERATION
- Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM + On Call Hours
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Book, track and close loads to ensure timely delivery.
- Negotiate load pricing and work to reduce our overall cost per mile.
- Confirm carrier capabilities before confirming loads, including trailer length and weight capacity, height restrictions, etc.
- Help reduce days to return, which will entail phone calls, text messages, and email communication with brokers, drivers, and end-users receiving the freight.
- Work closely with sales and our logistics department to allocate resources appropriately for delivery and return freight. Ensuring quick responses and excellent customer service.
- Communicate to the sales team via email about any delivery or pick-up delays.
- Generating transport orders in PTR's transportation booking system (Fleetwave).
- Assist AP with reconciling weekly transportation purchase orders.
- After hours occasionally due to breakdown or issues at pickup or delivery.
REQUIREMENTS
MUST HAVE
- 1+ years of experience in logistics coordination, or an equivalent college degree.
- Independent decision making.
- Ability to conceptualize paired routing to eliminate dead head.
- Excellent organizational skills, and a passion for customer service.
- Able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Comfortable taking calls after normal work hours occasionally.
- Excellent computer skills and communication skills.
- Troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excel in high-pressure, detail-oriented role.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience dispatching company drivers.
- Experience working in a logistics or supply chain-related role.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wellness & Fitness: Take advantage of our on-site CrossFit-style gym, featuring a full-time personal trainer dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. Whether you're into group classes, virtual personal training, personalized workout plans, or nutrition coaching, we've got you covered!
Exclusive Employee Perks: PTR Swag & a Uniform/Boot Allowance, On-site Micro-Markets stocked with snacks & essentials, discounts on phone plans, supplier vehicles, mobile detailing, tools, & equipment…and much more!
Positions with incentives (Commissions, or Bonuses, or Profit Sharing): At PTR, we believe in rewarding success, whether you are in sales earning commissions, or in service and earning profit sharing. Not every position has commission or profit sharing, so ask your recruiter about these amazing incentives.
Comprehensive Benefits—Starting Day One:
✔ Premium healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, mental health & virtual healthcare)
✔ 401(k) matching & long-term financial planning
✔ Paid time off that lets you recharge
✔ Life, accidental death, and disability coverage
✔ Ongoing learning & development opportunities
Training, Growth & Recognition
We partner with Predictive Index assessment tool that helps identify a candidate's natural behavioral drives, such as dominance, extraversion, patient, and formality. It's used in recruiting and throughout the life cycle of an employee to support employee development and engagement.
Culture & Connection—More Than Just a Job
At PTR, we don't just build relationships with our customers—we build them with each other. Our tech-forward, highly collaborative culture is rooted in our core values. Connect and engage through:
✔ PTR Field Days & Team Events
✔ The Extra Mile Recognition Program
✔ PTR Text Alerts & Open Communication
Premier Truck Rental Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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