Marine Logistics Coordinator
Port Allen, LA, US, 70767
ABOUT THE ROLE
Marine Logistics Coordinator manages the day to day barge operations - plans, organizes, and oversees the safe and efficient movement of vessels, cargo, and crews, ensuring compliance with safety and maritime regulations. Key responsibilities include managing vessel schedules, coordinating port operations, facilitating crew changes and supplies, preparing necessary documentation, and serving as the main point of contact for stakeholders like agents, crews, and port authorities.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Coordinate vessels and crew, scheduling day to day vessel arrivals and departures, coordinating with ship crews, and managing logistics for fuel, provisions, and crew changes.
- Oversee the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods from river to yard, monitoring inventory, and optimizing the supply chain for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods via sea, monitoring inventory, and optimizing the supply chain for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Act as the primary liaison between clients, vessel crews, port authorities, customs agents, and other partners to ensure the highest quality of service and efficiency of operations.
- Coordinate and communicate quality of material on loaded barges.
- Oversee the daily administration functions including the data entry of marine logistics orders into TowWorks, AR/AP, monitor daily barge and fleet dispositions.
- Assist in controlling daily operating costs and review and analyze monthly revenue and expenses.
- Maintain and analyze job cost database. Provide quotations for specialized marine based transportation. Manage and use costing and reports in TowWorks to assist sales and operations.
- Work with the Operations/Maintenance to schedule equipment maintenance in efficient/cost effective manner.
- Maintain and analyze job cost database. Provide quotations for specialized marine based transportation.
- Provide support to Southern Yard Operations, including scaling house back up and customer service.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Field of Study Preferred: Logistics, Supply Change Management, Business or related field.
Required Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Marine Industry experience is an asset
Travel Requirements: up to 40%
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Demonstrable ability to develop effective business relations.
- Strong knowledge of Mississippi River logistics, conditions, geography, industrial sights, and boat management.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Coast Guard regulations as it relates to barging.
- Experience working in barging and marine operations, to demonstrate understanding of vessel movement, port operations and regulations.
- Skilled in computer software and systems
- Proficiency in logistics coordination, able to handle multi-level, multi-change situations Detail oriented and able to handle dynamic changes
- Highly organized individual, with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Disciplined and process-oriented.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge