Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to support daily dispatch and transportation planning activities in Shawnee, Kansas. This role plays a central part in organizing equipment movement, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and helping ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative and communication skills, along with experience in logistics, dispatch, or transportation support within a fast-paced operational environment. Salary up to $60k + 100% employer paid benefits for the employee, you don't want to miss this one! Please reach out LaTrice Wrigley at 816-448-3096
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate permit requests for oversized and overweight equipment by working with transportation authorities, municipalities, and utility-related agencies to meet regulatory requirements.
- Review equipment specifications, route details, and jobsite destinations to identify travel restrictions and secure the correct approvals before mobilization.
- Research route conditions such as bridge limitations, construction activity, closure notices, and travel time restrictions that may affect scheduled moves.
- Distribute approved permit documentation to drivers, operators, and relevant team members in advance of equipment transport.
- Support dispatch operations by entering job data, updating schedules, and helping maintain accurate records for active projects across multiple customer sites.
- Verify dispatch tickets, track labor and job time accurately, and assist with documenting permit-related expenses for internal reporting.
- Work closely with sales, project teams, field personnel, accounting, service, and vendors to keep job information current and clearly communicated.
- Coordinate purchase order activity with third-party providers and subcontractors when outside services are required.
- Maintain organized records for load documentation, bills of lading, load sheets, and daily job board information for upcoming assignments.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide operational support outside standard business hours, with occasional travel as needed.