Transload Transportation Coordinator

About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry-leading service and top-tier satisfaction.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

The Transload Transportation Coordinator position focuses on assisting the Transload Final Mile team and customers with all their transportation needs. 

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proven experience in coordinating transloads/drayage moves
• Knowledgeable in International Freight including In-bond activities and Dray movements
• Monitor Container/FTL movement and activities.
• Monitor transload details with the warehouses as outlined by the Client.
• Dispatch containers and send release information to carriers within required timelines.
• Coordinate Delivery appts to accommodate customer deadlines.
• Monitor and Manage any Delivery exceptions.
• Monitor and update all delivery milestones in system.
• Handle issues and Offer solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in dispatch for Drayage/FTL movements.
• Experience in ocean container Transload activities
• Experience in CFS Warehouse environment
• Experience in Freight Forwarding/Customs activities helpful
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel preferred
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Prioritize, organize and delegate assignments.
• Must be self-motivated, able to maintain confidentiality, honest, friendly, punctual, and organized, have a positive attitude and be able to work unsupervised
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 401(k) and employer matching

• Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Wellness Program

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay