Logistics Coordinator

Position: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Parker Towing Company, Inc. in Northport, AL is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our Operations team. This is a full-time position working to provide logistic support services to our fleet of vessels and third-party contacts. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, with strong organizational, logistical, and analytical skills, as this position is responsible for the accuracy, efficiency, and retrieval of operational data.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with office operations staff, vendors, customers, and vessels to resolve problems and promote vessel efficiency
• Enter data into internal software platforms to track barge unloadings, loadings, reconsignments and cargo tonnage information
• Monitor vessel movements to proactively drive increased productivity
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Understand specific and unique requirements for barge customers and facilities
• Make calculated decisions to balance productivity taking into account vessel delays, operational changes, and customer needs
• Communicate operational requirements or general concerns to Operations Department Manager as required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holiday schedule
• Previous marine experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong cross-functional teamwork, collaboration, interpersonal, with excellent written and verbal skills
• Self-starter, quick learner, team player, detail-oriented, organized, creative thinker, and ambitious with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Parker Towing Company is one of the largest barge lines in the United States, operating a fleet of towboats and over 400 open and covered hopper barges as well as a fleet of 30,000 BBL tank barges. We pride ourselves in our corporate responsibility, reliability, operating efficiencies, cost competitiveness, and protection of the environment. Visit www.parkertowing.com for more information on our company.

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