Logistics Coordinator Key Skill Areas and Responsibilities:
1. Dispatch and Transportation Planning (40%)
Skill: Route & Load Optimization (Construction Materials)
Owns the daily dispatch schedule for construction materials and equipment.
Allocates trucks and drivers efficiently to meet project site timelines and customer requirements.
Coordinates with job sites to ensure on-time delivery despite changing project conditions, traffic delays, or last-minute changes.
2. Customer Service and Order Management (15%)
Skill: Construction-Focused Customer Support
Processes orders for aggregates, ready-mix concrete, equipment, or other building materials.
Acts as the liaison between internal teams and job sites to ensure materials arrive in the correct sequence and quantity.
Provides proactive communication to foremen, superintendents, and procurement teams regarding delivery status or issues.
3. Carrier and Broker Coordination (15%)
Skill: Vendor and Subcontractor Relationship Management
Maintains strong relationships with independent truckers, brokers, and haulers in the construction logistics network.
Sources and schedules external carriers when in-house capacity is exceeded.
Ensures reliable and compliant transportation partners are used for each load.
4. Administrative Support and Documentation (10%)
Skill: Order Accuracy & Regulatory Compliance
Manages order tickets, delivery slips, proof of delivery (PODs), and other construction documentation.
Tracks material usage and delivery performance for job costing and billing accuracy.
Coordinates with accounting and operations for receivables, cost coding, and compliance reporting.
5. Flexibility and Problem Solving (20%)
Skill: Rapid Response in a Dynamic Environment
Adjusts dispatches and truck assignments in response to site changes, equipment breakdowns, or weather delays.
Solves day-to-day logistics challenges with minimal disruption to field operations.
Works with field supervisors to realign delivery schedules and reroute trucks as needed.
Core Competencies:
Qualifications:
EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP