Logistics Coordinator

Title: Logistics Coordinator

Job Location: Canton, GA

Type: On-site, Full-Time

**This is a freight brokerage role**

Do you strive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that consistently challenges you to grow and develop on a daily basis? Are you a hungry, driven, competitive, and goal-driven individual? If so, look no further than an opportunity to grow with the team at Hurricane Logistics in Canton, GA. A newly defined vision for growth has been established for Hurricane Logistics, and we are seeking, self-motivated, top talent within the industry to onboard with our team and help us achieve our goals.

Job Summary

The candidate will join the team at Hurricane Logistics to coordinate inbound and outbound transportation solutions for customers. At the same time, also focus on new business development efforts to grow their own book of business. The candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsibility for sourcing capacity solutions for customer freight shipments
• Building solid and lasting relationships with both customer and carrier networks
• Identify problems as they arise and provide solutions for day-to-day operations with shipments
• Responsible for achieving daily and weekly minimum expectations and KPIs with goals that vary based on directives from management
• Validating carrier qualifications to meet company minimums
• New business development efforts to support organizational growth

A qualified candidate will have:

• Customer service experience
• High energy and confidence on the phone
• Excellent negotiation skills
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a 3PL environment
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

A well-qualified individual will have all of the above, but also:

• 2-5+ years of previous freight brokerage experience
• 2-5+ years of previous experience working with GSA accounts
• Experience in developing new businesses within the transportation industry
• A working knowledge of transportation distribution strategies
• Strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities
• A strong work ethic, and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• A strong sense of urgency with his or her work

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary $40,000- $50,000 based on experience 

Monthly Commissions based on production results

Monthly Group Bonus program

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401k, with a company match

Company Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation