Transportation Coordinator

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Bering Straits Logistics Services (BSLS) has an immediate opening a Transportation Coordinator in Lexington, Kentucky. To execute and follow-up compliant, safe and efficient ground transport of shipments in support of Supports the National Guard Bureau Defense Consequence Management Support Center (CoMSUPCEN) full suite of services. Consult with various department colleagues on subcontractor pricing and services in the role of internal service provider.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and execute shipments, assign carriers, dispatch shipments across multiple modes, create bills of lading as needed and update shipment status information for ground transportation clients (e.g., multi-stop TL, LTL consolidation, multiple modes, reefer, heavy haul, cross-border, etc.).
Monitor shipments to ensure on-time pickup and delivery to meet customer and company requirements.
Manage exception shipments such as expedites, OS&D situations or high visibility critical shipments to ensure flawless execution and that all relevant parties are provided status information.
Monitor carrier POD performance on a daily basis and provide necessary feedback to carrier representatives to ensure POD’s are entered within the specified corporate KPI.
Negotiate and execute spot quotes for specialized shipments.
Communicate and liaise with internal and external clients as well as carriers at a transactional level.
Monitor customer service activity to ensure customer satisfaction. Resolve and monitor carrier issues for internal and external clients.
Approve and audit freight bills as needed.
Monitor subcontractor compliance to ensure carriers maintain compliance status to corporate subcontractor guidelines.
NON - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
Required:
High School or equivalent
Three (3) years related experience
Prior Military experience
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Capable of lifting 40-50 lbs
Eligible to obtain CDL Class C license if required
Secret clearance, or ability to obtain secret clearance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience in arranging transportation shipments
Understanding of in-transit visibility
Able to create documentation and track shipments
Knowledge of JFTR, JTR, PPCIG and applicable procedures
Ability to assist with general operations and planning when required
Experience in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, & Explosives (CBRNE) military organization is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to hear, talk, sit and use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and telephone console. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.
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In accordance with BSNC policy preference will be given to qualified current employees and qualified BSNC shareholders, spouses, and descendants.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
BSNC offers competitive benefits package.
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Offer Relocation :
No
# of Openings :
1
% of Travel Required :
0-10%
Job Code :
555

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