Assistant Logistics Coordinator

Job description

Courier Express is seeking an individual in the Lincoln, RI area who is reliable, responsible, and has excellent communication skills to be an integral part of our team and assist with our growth plans.

Our team has been providing delivery & logistics solutions across the New England area from our terminal in Springfield, MA since 1993. We have built our company and our brand by always keeping our customers' experience as the top priority. As we look to the future, we will continue to expand our customer base and are excited to explore new areas where we can provide the same industry-topping service that New England has become accustomed to.

You could be part of this exciting growth with the right experience and attitude. As the face of our company and of our customers, our drivers are expected to provide prompt, courteous and professional service. Each member of our team, from Driver to President, has the same can-do, go above and beyond attitude and our customers deserve nothing less.

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This position involves scheduling and dispatching medical couriers/drivers for designated shifts. We are seeking a seasoned service professional with a passion for, and focus on, exceeding customer expectations, every time. The successful candidate must be personable, welcoming and engaging. This position is directly responsible for the dispatching and coordination of deliveries. This person will also receive customers' pick-up and delivery requests from various sources and delegate them to the appropriate delivery driver. The Site Manager acts as the liaison between the driver and the customer once the request has been assigned and proactively communicates to the customer in case of any delays.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
• 1-2+ year(s) experience in management, dispatch, customer service and/or delivery
• Working knowledge of Rhode Island
• Flexibility to work a shift Monday – Friday (some Saturdays) between 8am-6/7pm
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience working in a Windows-based technical environment
• Experience using mobile phones and tablets to communicate with couriers, as needed
• Must be able to work independently and at the same time foster teamwork
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail is essential
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Solid work ethic, integrity and extremely self-motivated
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate high level of initiative
• Strong desire to work as part of a total team effort

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor current schedule of 15-20 pharmaceutical delivery drivers to ensure workload balance.
• Fill in for drivers if/when necessary
• Conduct reassignments, as necessary, in case of breakdowns or interruptions
• Communicate all relevant details of the pick-up and/or delivery to the delivery agents and customer to ensure proper execution
• Handle customer concerns in an expeditious and professional manner; Escalate unresolved issues to management, as appropriate
• Perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
• Handle high phone call volume
• Function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
• Work within the appropriate level of independence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lincoln, RI Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lincoln, RI 02865: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person