Hybrid Client Logistics Coordinator

at Redwood Logistics

• Job title: Client Logistics Coordinator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $39,600 - $50,000 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Client Logistics Coordinator overseeing customer operations at Redwood Logistics. Providing excellent service and managing logistics tasks in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the transportation & logistics industry along with the factors that impact the market, our carriers and our customers
• Learn and understand our transportation management system(s) and processes that support our customers
• Provide exceptional customer service to Redwoods customers in every interaction
• Oversee day-to-day operations for key customer accounts, including data entry, load planning, shipment tracking, and issue management
• Manage existing carrier and customer relationships for respective customers, working in collaboration with Account Management and Freight Audit & Pay teams
• Investigate, provide solutions and resolve customer problems such as order delays, missed pickups, missed deliveries, and damaged freight
• Proactively communicate relevant updates to customers and/or internal teams as needed
• Answer all phone calls in a timely manner
• Learn and understand system tricks and shortcuts to minimize administrative work

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Minimum 1 year with customer service experience
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Proven track record of successful problem-solving and critical thinking
• Basic understanding of creating and maintaining reporting, including using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrated effectiveness in both written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service background and ability to quickly build rapport with customers
• Demonstrates timely and efficient follow through on deliverables
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Simultaneous management of multiple tasks
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Thrive in a team environment, collaborating and helping others

Benefits

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company