Logistics Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring Landstar’s company controlled trailing equipment is safe, compliant and well maintained.  The position is highly technical and customer service oriented.  The Trailer Maintenance Coordinator will interact with maintenance vendors, BCO’s, agents as well as others in the process of maintaining Landstar company controlled equipment.  The ideal candidate should have good business judgement, be able to make informed decisions and work independently as well as collaborate with team members. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Independently evaluate and authorize repairs up to $1,000.
• Answer inbound in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform follow up calls to ensure repairs have been completed.
• Serve as a maintenance advisor to BCO’s utilizing company controlled trailing equipment. 
• Independently locate and authorize qualified repair facilities to perform repairs for company controlled equipment. 
• Research parts distribution network for parts availability.
• Evaluate and document estimates received from vendors over $1000.
• Educate and counsel vendors who have failed to follow Trailer Maintenance procedures. 
• Process a Purchase Order for each repair authorized.
• Provide Purchase Order #s to vendors for previously authorized work.
• Research and identify trailing equipment which needs to be inspected and ensure an inspection is completed and documented.
• Work with Safety Department on accidents involving company trailers.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Knowledge of equipment and/or trailer repair and preventative maintenance standards

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 and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively with little supervision

Good organizational and follow through skills

Good negotiation skills

Mechanical aptitude and comprehension, preferred

Data entry 88kpm, preferred

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required;

Minimum Experience: One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.