Logistics Coordinator I

Position Overview

This role is responsible for managing carrier relationships for Bennett loads. The successful candidate will secure outside carriers, negotiate competitive rates, and ensure proper follow‐up for pickup, delivery, and billing. In addition, the role involves setting up new carriers and collaborating with Billing Freight Coordinators to maintain efficient load operations.

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities

• Secure outside carriers and equipment for available Bennett loads by contacting carriers for all loads made available to the brokerage, including using DAT Services to locate posted equipment.
• Negotiate rate of pay within Bennett standards, send out rate confirmations with specific load details, and secure signed confirmations from carriers.
• Follow up with carriers on pickup and delivery, ensuring signed proof of delivery is obtained to meet billing requirements.
• Setup new carriers by sending contracts and associated profiles, ensuring they understand Bennett policies and are added as active carriers in the system.
• Collaborate with Billing Freight Coordinators to ensure prompt pickup and timely delivery of loads.

Requirements: Required Qualifications

• Dispatch or Planner experience, preferably within a flatbed and step-deck environment.
• Van experience is helpful.
• Experience with AS400 systems.
• Strong data entry skills and effective phone communication.
• Prefer brokerage experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.