Logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee the transportation of people from origin to destination, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations.
  • Coordinate with senior management, customers and external stakeholders to resolve issues as they arise.
  • Communicate timely with drivers and customers if delays in the schedule and provide timely updates and accommodations on another shuttle if possible. 
  • Manage and optimize transportation routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
  • Monitor transportation operations to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Analyze transportation data and prepare reports on key metrics such as delivery performance, transportation costs, and inventory levels.
  • Implement process improvements to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Expeditiously handle employee issues involving job duties. 
  • Arrange and report maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.
  • Stay up to date with compliance requirements and applicable laws. 
  • Monitor operations to ensure staff comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules and government regulations. 
  • Prepare management recommendations such as schedule changes, driver changes, service delivery improvements and customer experience improvements.
  • Remain current with the latest transportation technology systems and procedures. 
  • Monitor Time clock to assess employee attendance patterns and arrange for substitutes or stand-by drivers to cover absences.  
  • Perform periodic checks of the shuttles to ensure external and internal appearances are up to the Right Choice Standards of Professionalism and Order.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in transportation logistics coordination, or a similar role within the transportation industry (preferred).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • A commitment to teamwork. 

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Troy, MI

Part-Time, Full Time

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Transportation/Logistics Coordinator to oversee transportation operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing all aspects of transportation and logistics to ensure timely delivery of customers to their destinations. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Vacation*

Sick Days*

*Benefits for full-time employees only