50361 - Operations Coordinator - 157 - Mexico Cross Border Services

Landstar Transportation Logistics, 601 Vidal Cantu Road, Laredo, Texas, United States of America Req #2911
Monday, August 19, 2024

What is Landstar?

Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.

Location: Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:00PM-10PM Saturday Rotation      

  

What work will you perform? 

Join our dynamic team as an Operations Coordinator, where you'll be at the forefront of ensuring seamless coordination for inbound and outbound loads, particularly across the Mexico border. This pivotal role is integral to our commitment to exceptional customer service, requiring effective engagement with carriers, BCOs, agents, and other stakeholders. As the ideal candidate, you'll exhibit sound business judgment, adeptness in decision-making, and the capacity for both independent work and collaborative efforts with team members. Additionally, your responsibilities will extend beyond dispatch coordination to encompass vital administrative and clerical tasks necessary for the smooth operation of our logistics endeavors.

 

Essential Responsibilities:  

  • Dispatch Load Coordinating
  • Using Landstar’s Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • Serve as initial point of contact for agents and Mexican carrier partner.
  • Provide support and perform administrative oversight on managed accounts requiring complete knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensure agents are properly trained & aware of Landstar Mexico operations, processes and procedures designed to help manage their shipment workflow.

 

Required Minimum Experience and Education: 

  • 2 years’ experience in Dispatch Load Coordination   
  • 2 years’ customer service answering a switchboard.

 

Preferred Experience and Education: 

  • 1 year experience with Transportation/Logistics 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)
  • Must be capable of managing time effectively and multi-tasking as necessary.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and make educated decisions under pressure.
  • Strong PC skills (Word, Excel)
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

 

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow.  We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.

 

If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!

 

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.

 

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  • Pay Type Hourly
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