Job Description

About the role
Southern Mississippi Trading has become the leading trading company in the Southern United States.  SMT is proud to be a part of Forest City Trading Group, an employee-owned company who has grown into one of the largest distributors of building products in North America. Our family-oriented work environment has fostered a team that is positive, resilient, and proactive in the markets we serve.  The culture of work/life balance is reflected in the tenure of our employees, which is an average of more than 15 years. We have an electric environment that cultivates growth, greatness, and happiness!
As a transportation coordinator/dispatcher, you will handle all logistical activities related to the efficient pick-up and delivery of raw materials from various mills throughout North America to multiple processing plants and our nationwide customer base.  
A successful transportation coordinator will work seamlessly with members of our sales, administrative and management Teams. The Transportation Coordinator will be part of a group committed to offering the very best possible supplier/processor/customer experience. A positive attitude is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily freight logistics, including assigning and dispatching shipments using trucks and intermodal carriers
• Handle communication with carriers and brokers, prepare freight dispatches, and ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries
• Track shipments, reconcile dispatches with invoices, and manage payments
• Develop and maintain relationships with carriers and brokers, negotiate freight rates, and ensure compliance with company policies
• Resolve shipping and logistics issues, including investigating complaints related to lost, damaged, or short shipments

Qualifications:

• Self-starter willing to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be skillful in organizing, prioritizing, and managing time
• Strong interpersonal and team-focused communication skills
• Comfortable with multitasking and working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to collect data, identify & define problems and create effective solutions
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Understanding of invoicing and inventory management is a plus

Job Tags

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