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PrimeSource BP - Irving, TX
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Irving, TX
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
About the position
The Drayage Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and managing inbound containers within the company's network. This role involves tracking and scheduling the inland drayage portion of import container movements from ports or rail ramps to distribution centers and customer warehouses. The coordinator will collaborate with the drayage operation team and the import team to ensure timely arrangements of containers, reporting directly to the drayage manager.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the drayage process of shipment movement
- Manage relationships with selected drayage carriers and internal/external customers
- Actively communicate with shipping lines, truckers, freight receivers, and internal related parties including supply chain planners
- Share daily container delivery schedules with drayage carriers and distribution centers
- Analyze, create, edit, track, and trace select service providers such as drayage carriers, rail companies, and rail terminals
- Analyze service and cost data for actions or recommendations for business improvement
- Monitor account issues and communicate/liaison with management to implement/drive solutions
- Document corrective actions and improvement plans properly and verify plan's effectiveness
- Perform other job-related duties as required
Requirements
- Strong understanding of international transportation (especially ocean shipping)
- Experience in establishing a transport plan that can optimize loading rate, transport time, and logistics cost
- Ability to manage within goals by considering in time, budget, and business objectives
- Analytical/focused/data-driven coupled with creative problem-solving skills
- Strong cross-functional teamwork, collaboration, interpersonal, with excellent written and verbal skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite and other applications
- Prioritization skill, able to shift focus to urgent issues while not falling behind on other duties
- Handle high pressure and fast-paced operations as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent experience preferred
