Lineage Logistics - Tranportation Clerk

• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in the Transportation Industry, Drayage experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Port operations and exports/Imports preferred.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and strong follow through.
• Work well under pressure, able to multi-task and organize.
• Transportation Coordinators are responsible for routing customer freight onto contracted carrier equipment.
• Plan, secure and tender loads according to production, receiving schedules and customer demand
• Analyzing, scheduling, and managing all aspects of the load while maintaining a service value to the customer.
• Track and trace shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicating, negotiating and managing vendor carriers. This will include qualifying new carriers using company provided criteria.
• Work with loading facilities to resolve shipment or inventory discrepancies.
• Dedicated, proactive customer service approach to this position is a must.
• College degree and industry experience are preferred.
• Computer skills: TMS software (Internet tender process), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook. Proven ability to use basic mathematical skills.
• Available to work occasional to frequent overtime.
• Ability to read, communicate and take direction in English.
• Able to communicate with a variety of people and personalities.
• Experience with South Carolina Port Authority operating system.
• Experience dispatching drivers to and from Port.  
• Experience with reefer containers.
• Ability to dispatch and coordinate 10+ trucks daily. 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform.  The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

Training will be at no charge to trainees. 

Successful completion of the training program carries no obligation to accept any offer of employment, nor is an offer guaranteed.

 An Equal Opportunity Employer