Please note that the salary range shown above is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment.
Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 300+ person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here.We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and customers) first! At Mohawk, these aren’t just words, they are a demonstrable value that we put into action by our behaviors each day.
We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past eleven years…see what our greatest assets, our people, have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work!Position Summary:Mohawk Global is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to support our Syracuse office. This position requires regular and direct interfacing with Mohawk’s clients and carriers to ensure a high level of performance in the movement of goods through the domestic supply chain, from start to finish. The Transportation Coordinator must possess an inquisitive mindset to investigate and resolve problem shipments and other aspects of intermodal freight management. Responsibilities/Tasks include:
- Efficiently match available freight loads with available carrier options
- Build and track freight loads (FTL and LTL) in the Company’s Transportation Management System (TMS)
- Negotiate with trucking companies to select carriers
- Communicate regularly with truckers and carriers to build long-term, trusted partnerships and sell Mohawk services
- Negotiate pricing and prepare quotes for clients
- Maximize brokerage coverage by developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our clients and suppliers
- Complete Routings with all the appropriate documents to provide to our pickup / delivery agents, airlines and clients
- Interface with Mohawk suppliers to ensure accuracy of deliveries and recoveries of freight daily.
- Providing timely responses, regular status updates and accurate information to our clients
Desired Skills/Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience working in freight brokerage/trucking/warehousing preferred
- College degree (Associates or Bachelors) preferred; major/concentration in logistics, supply chain, business, accounting or other applicable field of study preferred
- Should possess a strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Must possess polished, professional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and be receptive to professional feedback regarding developmental opportunities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
- Professional attitude, good work ethic and a desire to learn and contribute to the success of the business
Ideal candidates will possess the following attributes:
- A genuine passion and commitment to putting the interests of our Mohawk family and our customers first!
- Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management (practical and/or academic)
- A mindset that is highly attentive to accuracy and details
- Appreciation for the value of productive teamwork as well as individual accountability
- The ability to effectively multi-task and work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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45000.00 To 55000.00 (USD) Annually
