Coordinator ED

The Coordinator Equipment Disposition supplies equipment to shippers, truckers and railroads, while managing the inventory of equipment in their area of operation. They assure that appropriate containers and equipment levels are maintained to meet customer needs in a timely manner while controlling costs.  

• Daily tracking and releasing of equipment for all depots/Rail ramps in the area to ensure accurate inventory records

• Assures that customers obtain equipment which meets their shipping needs in a timely fashion

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including, pivot tables

• Experienced in using interactive dashboards and reports ( Qlik Sense and QlikView)

• Control and manage temporary import permits and paperwork before customs authorities 

• Creates empty bookings as required

• Repositions containers that are sold, or for sale, to the buyer 

• Planning and steering empty container on vessel, barge, and feeder

• Tracks and traces overdue equipment to ensure faster turn-around and decrease 

  of turn- around times

• Issues works orders to reposition equipment by rail and/or by truck

• Ensures that all equipment is at the appropriate location

• Updates various reports and cleans the error file

• Controls costs for positioning equipment and evaluates vendor performance

• Handles inquiries relating to equipment releases or inventory a

• Associate Degree required, Military Background will be a plus
• Minimum 2 years of logistics experience in the Maritime Industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. 
• Understands most shipping terms; can use a dictionary to find terms not recognized. Is willing to clarify shipping terms unique to a location. Understands routings, schedules and general practices of various countries, carriers, ports, and terminals. 
• Knows what type of equipment must be made available at what locations, depending on shipping schedules and types of goods shipped.
• Uses word processing software efficiently and effectively.  Uses spreadsheet software as a tool for tracking work.  Uses other software appropriate to work demands and effectively applies other components of MS Office required by the job. 
• Proficient in MS Office (e.g., MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other software appropriate to work demands.
• This position is in the United States and requires eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law