LGH USA is a leader in the hoisting and rigging equipment rental industry, providing essential equipment for various installations. The Logistics Coordinator will manage freight loads for shipments nationwide, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction while ensuring effective communication with customers and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate freight loads for all outbound and inbound shipments throughout LGH locations nationwide while maintaining focus on process efficiency and cost reduction
- Develop maximum sales potential out of assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of the company's products, services, and competitor’s strengths/weaknesses
- Book and oversee the full freight process for outbound and inbound freight shipments, including orders, customer transfers, internal transfers, inventory transfers, and vendor transfers using multiple different freight methods
- Create purchase orders for each shipment and verify accuracy of PO numbers appearing on freight invoices provided to LGH
- Provide daily confirmation of all incoming and outgoing shipments with LGH customers, LGH Rental Representatives, freight suppliers, and LGH vendors
- Communicate freight load numbers and shipping pro numbers as needed after freight is booked and shipped
- Utilize the best freight method possible when booking loads from LGH vendors, as necessary, to reduce freight costs
- Coordinate with LGH Rental Desk to confirm scheduled shipments and deliveries, and provide proactive status updates to all relevant parties
- Monitor the LGH Returns Report daily and take appropriate action in a timely manner as defined by LGH procedures
- Monitor email and Echo reports regularly to ensure all freight requests and updates are addressed in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous logistics experience strongly preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage stress effectively and main remain calm, focused, and professional in high-pressure situations
- All employment offers are contingent upon the ability to pass: Criminal background & driving history check, Verification of employment history, Hair follicle drug test
- We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas
Benefits
- Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, basic life insurance, plus additional optional voluntary benefits
- Vested 401(k) with 5% company match
- Continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program
Company Overview
LGH is the largest lifting and rigging rental company in North America. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://rentlgh.com.
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