Operations and Logistics Coordinator
St. Louis, MO - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Consider joining Metal Exchange as an Operations and Logistics Coordinator at our St. Louis MO location. The Operations and Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for executing the transportation customer service contract administration processing and inventory management elements of the Rolled Products business unit.
This entry level role functions in a fast-paced demanding environment to ensure business unit objectives and customer requirements are met or exceeded. Excellent communication organizational skills time management and attention to detail are essential to be successful in this position. This role requires that you work on-site in our St. Louis MO office.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute endtoend shipment coordination from dispatch through delivery ensuring compliance with customer service requirements.
- Monitor shipment execution proactively resolve delays rejections claims and other exceptions and ensure timely resolution to minimize service disruption.
- Maintain productive working relationships with carriers and processors; track performance request lane rates and negotiate competitive transportation and processing rates.
- Prepare process and distribute all shipping and transportation documentation required for cargo movement contract execution and customer compliance.
- Accrue shipping and processing costs settle shipments and contracts and coordinate closely with Accounting Credit and Risk to ensure accurate financial execution and adherence to credit limits.
- Provide consistent timely communication with customers Sales suppliers processors warehouses and carriers to support accurate order execution and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as a key coordination point between Sales Logistics Accounting and external partners to ensure visibility into shipment status and issue resolution.
- Apply strong customer service skills to build and sustain productive longterm relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Initiate and manage claims for rejected or nonconforming material through resolution ensuring clear documentation and follow
- Support conversion activity by coordinating processing requirements and assisting with processing quotes for valueadded and conversion orders.
- Execute endtoend processing for valueadded customer orders including order entry credit approval initiation scheduling of processing and pickup inventory receipt metal conversion documentation management and approval of processor invoices for payment.
- Maintain and reconcile inventory records across trading systems and shared reporting tools including open order reports processor databases and vendormanaged inventory programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Education
- Bachelors degree or equivalent transportation and customer service experience
Experience
- 2-4 years in a Logistics Transportation Fleet or Customer Service environment
Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and Teams for document management email communication calendar coordination and crossfunctional collaboration.
- Strong customer focus with the ability to understand customer needs communicate professionally and maintain positive working relationships.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills including clear concise verbal and written communication and strong active listening.
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and adapt to changing business needs.
- Resultsoriented mindset with the initiative to take ownership follow through on commitments and drive tasks to completion.
- Proven problemsolving skills including the ability to analyze issues identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
- Basic understanding of transportation and logistics concepts with a willingness to expand knowledge and functional expertise.
- Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen background check and assessment.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- Must have regular attendance and be available to work on-site in our St. Louis MO office.
About Us
Perks of the Job
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
- NEW! Enterprise-wide winter break between Christmas and New Years holidays
- Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
- Paid time off for all new parents
Why Our People Love Working Here
- Purpose-driven friendly open and respectful culture
- Highly engaged workforce - as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores
- NEW FOR 2026! Summer Hours- Hybrid work schedule from Memorial Day through Labor Day consisting of 3 in-office days and 2 remote days per week
- NEW FOR 2026! Up to 10 remote workdays permitted between Labor Day and Memorial Day during normal business hours
- Shared core values of safety integrity caring and growth
- Leaders committed to building more diverse inclusive teams
- On-Demand pay via DailyPay
- Robust recognition and reward program
- Community Impact opportunities including additional time off to volunteer and charitable match up to $250 per employee
- Tuition reimbursement
- Complimentary refreshment bar with beverages and snacks
- Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
- Wellness incentive program
- Regular employee celebrations and events
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 its not just what we do that sets us apart its 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 its 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. MX Holdings and our family of companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application please email
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role level and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.
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