Assistant Traffic Coordinator

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Assistant Traffic Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and/or dispatching non-ferrous truck shipments, negotiating freight rates with carriers, and insuring on-time pick-up and delivery of product between facilities and broker accounts.

• Monitors, analyzes and negotiates freight rates with existing contract carriers, manages carrier to achieve most cost-effective utilization.
• Reviews established origin/destination points and negotiates rates with new and existing carriers to increase carrier base and reduce freight costs
• Expedites transportation solutions by trouble-shooting immediately when problems arise
• Contacts facility representative and broker account to determine when product is available to ship; notifies carriers of pick up and/or delivery schedule
• Sorts freight and demurrage bills, confirms accuracy of invoices and submits for payment
• Maintains the freight rate database
• Acts as back up for other traffic coordinators handling trucks
• Other responsibilities or projects as requested or assigned

Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years experience in the traffic/transportation industry
• Must be highly detail- oriented
• Must have excellent communications skills in order to manage communications between carriers, facilities, traders, vendors, suppliers to successful conclusions
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word and Excel required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required - Bachelors degree preferred.

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