VASS Pipe & Steel Co., Inc. is one of the nation's largest distributors of carbon steel line pipe primarily serving the oil, gas, and energy industries and has been in business for over 45 years. We are currently seeking a motivated individual who will join our Shipping and Logistics team to manage shipments (via flatbed trucks - common carriers) throughout the United States and Canada

Responsibilities:

* Coordinate the movement of freight (steel pipe) via flatbed trucks, and in some cases by rail or barge

* Route trucks to appropriate warehouses and stock yards located in Houston, Texas

* Negotiate cost effective freight rates with trucklines (common carriers)

* Control scheduling of shipments by notifying internal departments and customers of arrival dates

* Maintain contact with trucklines, drivers, warehouses, freight forwarders etc. to ensure freight is delivered on time

* Update sales personnel on status of shipments daily

* Contribute to the Logistics Department to ensure proper products are shipped out

* Protect shipments by investigating causes of damages, shortages or overcharges for freight

* Provide information by answering questions and requests from sales personnel, warehouses, and customers

* Schedule pick up appointments, enter computer data, verify inventory

* Document shipments by recording/identifying details on products and trucking (Bill of Lading etc.)

Qualifications:

* Must have excellent negotiating and communication skills

* Computer Proficient (MS Office, Windows, etc.)

* Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high volume environment

* Must have a pleasant phone manner and professional workplace demeanor

* Solid basic math skills

* Excellent problem solving, time management, and organization skills

* Experienced candidates preferred but willing to train entry level candidates with the right character set

* Looking for candidates who live within a 15 mile radius of Mineola, NY***

Bi-lingual Spanish/English a plus (but not necessary)

Hours: M-F 830AM-6PM [1 Hour lunch]

We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package including:

* Salary + Bonus

* Medical

* Pension Plan

TOTAL PAY PACKAGE -$60,000-$80,000 *experience dependent

Position is for Mineola, NY (Long Island, NY) office only

For more information on the company please visit our website at: www.vasspipe.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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