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$70K - 120K a year
Coordinate inbound logistics, manage carrier relationships, and optimize freight costs.
Experience in logistics, freight management, and carrier negotiations; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠, by applying to become a Corporate Logistics Coordinator. Summary: Responsible for corporate logistics activities on a national and local level. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinates trucking for all inbound raw materials for all CDBS locations • Responsible for the timely movement of all material from the steel mills to our facilities • Works with the steel purchasing to ensure critical material is expedited • Tracks mill freight rates and identifies competitive carriers to haul material efficiently • Builds strong relationships with carriers and purchasing to support their needs • Assists in managing carrier, broker, and rail contractual agreements • Assists in managing inbound/outbound shipments • Coordinates with freight forwarder and customs broker to facilitate import/export shipments • Works closely with Corporate Logistics Team and Shipping Managers on proper freight documentation, legalities, and retention policies • Creates, monitors, and distributes freight reports • Coordinates machinery moves directly with Engineering and the plants • Manages and facilitates freight claims • Monitors freight related credits and return authorizations • Participates in developing the annual freight budget • Works closely with all plants and all carriers to minimize freight costs • Assists with the training and development of traffic managers and personnel • Conducts regular meetings with traffic managers to identify opportunities and to review carrier performance • Actively involved in participating and leading the Traffic Committee, ROU calls, and meetings • Audit freight invoices to ensure accuracy of contractual rates • Fill in for a traffic manager as necessary in any CDBS locations • Back-up Corporate Logistics Specialist and Corporate Logistics Manager, when needed • Analyze IPL and freight lanes to make recommendations on cost reduction opportunities • Assist in leading quarterly freight calls with Plant, Shipping, and Sales Managers • Participates in Sales/Operations meetings as required QUALIFICATIONS: • Planning: proven ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span • Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities • Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc • Ability to travel up to 25% EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree in business, logistics or related field preferred • 5+ years of logistics experience preferred MATHMATICAL SKILLS: • Basic math skills REASONING ABILITY: • Ability to analyze complex data WORK ENVIORNMENT: • Office
This job posting was last updated on 2/4/2026