Logistics Coordinator

Job Summary: 

Are you a driven logistics professional who cultivates positive long-term relationships? Do you enjoy making a difference in the on-going success of a business unit? Consider joining the Metal Exchange family as Traffic Coordinator in our Primary Aluminum business unit, based in our St. Louis, MO headquarters. 

In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating with freight companies and shipping metal products to our valued customers while developing strong relationships with a variety of counterparties. The traffic coordinator has the opportunity to collaborate with team members to identify and execute creative solutions which positively impact our results.

The individual must have the highest degree of integrity, be decisive and have a thirst for learning. Motivated, results-oriented individuals have the opportunity for advancement in a growing company which invests in the skills and growth of its employees.    

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Schedule loads with transportation vendors, including rescheduling as needed.   
• Issue dispatch documentation to carriers.
• Track and trace shipments and communicate information to internal stakeholders. 
• Negotiate favorable rates and services to move shipments by truck, rail, barge or ocean in support of existing and new business opportunities.
• Record shipment details accurately in company systems of record. 
• Dispatch shipments to carriers according to customer requirements.  
• Assist in resolving freight invoice discrepancies. 
• Call and solicit new asset carriers and freight brokers to reduce costs and improve service.

Other Responsibilities 

• Update Order Status spreadsheet with purchase, sale, and inventory allocations, identifying long and short positions by commodity, location and delivery month.
• Complete daily trading system shipment settlements with an understanding of financial and physical risk management.  Contract editing as needed.   
• Develop logistics relationships with third-party transportation, warehouse and storage providers.
• Provide appropriate, consistent, and timely communication with internal and external customers.
• Apply customer service skills to create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and consumers.
• Accurately process shipment details in our trading system.
• Create documentation including dispatch sheets, packing lists, delivery orders, US custom related documents, pertinent for movement of international cargo.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent supply chain, transportation and customer service experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams).

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• • Concise and accurate written and verbal communication.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and make sound decisions based on frequently changing factors.
  • Customer focused – dedicated to outstanding service with our counterparties.
  • Results oriented - takes initiative to improve personal productivity.  Pursues results in the face of barriers and setbacks.
  • Team player with the ability to build relationships and effectively interact both internally and externally with people at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong curiosity and desire to learn new and changing market factors and aspects of our business.
  • Enjoys customer interaction including telephone, video, and person to person meetings.
  • Highest level of personal and professional integrity.

Perks of the Job:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid maternity and paternity/non-birthing parent Leave
• 401(k) with robust matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement

Why Our People Love Working Here…And So Will You!

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture
• Highly engaged workforce – as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores.
• Hybrid in-office and remote workplace
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring and growth.
• Leaders committed to building more diverse, inclusive teams.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program

WHO WE ARE

Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals, primarily Aluminum. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands – including Metal Exchange and Pennex.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, MX Holdings may be the perfect place for you to grow your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange Corporation and its family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NDA Required: Yes