Logistics Operations Coordinator

Location: Hybrid Rockford, IL

Schedule: M-F, 8a-5p or 9a-6p

Salary range: $18.28 - $22.86 per hour based on experience

What work will you perform?

As a Logistics Operations Coordinator you will play a critical role in ensuring Landstar delivers exceptional service to our transportation customers across the US. You'll work directly with Landstar Agents, Driver Owner Operators, and field personnel as a vital resource to offer support by monitoring freight in real time, resolving transportation issues, and documenting best practices that shape Landstar's national standards with a focus on safe, on-time, and claim-free shipments. Candidates with strong organizational skills and customer-first mindset will thrive in this role. This is a terrific opportunity for someone looking to grow within the logistics and transportation industry.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor customer websites i.e. EDI, eSupplier Connect, Penske, LMS (Ryder) for on-time pickup and delivery.
• Respond to and resolve pickup, transit, delivery and other logistics issues and/or complaints between agents, BCOs and customers.
• Document and complete any real or potential issue on the Landstar Service Incident Report (LSIR)/Exception Report.
• Handle all incoming customer calls tracking loads, adding or canceling shipments of contracted routes, and all resolution follow up.
• Administer load enhancements to ensure coverage of shipments.
• Monitor all loads in transit to ensure loads are tracking and progressing toward on time delivery.
• Assist agents in covering their automotive freight.
• Assist agents in understanding all customer scorecards and requirements.
• Train agents on how to use and update all customer websites.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year of customer support in an office environment

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• 6 months of operational or transportation experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Geographical knowledge - North America
• Excellent working knowledge Word, Excel, Internet and Outlook, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to provide general remote training
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently; ability to research and utilize available resources to make decisions with limited supervision
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks, including long-term and short-term projects

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.

If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.

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