Transportation Coordinator at Kforce Inc in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Saint Louis, MO that is seeking a Transportation Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in daily communication with carriers including articulating booking instructions as required


• Maintain updated transportation costs in the AS400 and Routing Guide


• Assist in investigating, negotiating, and processing claims related to transportation


• Assist in day to day transportation issues that arise and work with the customer to resolve issues


• Collaboratively work with accounts payable to audit freight payments and carrier billing accuracy


• Maintain AS400 distribution and logistics modules including but not limited to, daily shipment processing


• Excel - Intermediate


• Tracking and Tracing shipments


• Communicating with their BIS customers and their China team


• Communicate with the various departments within BIS


• Tracking shipments at the port moving to rail


• Working with the ocean carrier for stalled shipments


• Advise sailing departures/arrivals to customers


• Ensure cargo is picked up from the port and rails timely

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required


• Bachelor's degree is preferred


• 2+ years Customer Service experience in a call center environment and/or Logistics/Supply Chain Management


• Import and/or International Business experience preferred


• Shipping and pricing experience preferred


• Must possess excellent communication skills with proficient PC skills to include Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


• Must be detail oriented, a self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision


• Diplomatic problem solver with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment


• AS400 experience is highly preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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