Transportation Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $28.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401K Matching
competitive pay
Casual atmosphere

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a dynamic company specialized in managing domestic transportation operations across the United States with a robust focus on optimizing logistics and supply chain efficiency. This organization is committed to ensuring smooth transportation flows for various modes including parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload (TL), intermodal, and drayage. Known for its dedication to on-time delivery and cost controls, the company works closely with warehouses, carriers, freight forwarders, and supply chain teams to maintain seamless shipment movements and uphold compliance with customer and retailer requirements. The firm operates in a collaborative work environment that values innovation, strategic planning, and operational... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in domestic transportation, carrier management, or logistics analysis
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. transportation modes including LTL, TL, intermodal, drayage, and parcel
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Effective communicator and problem solver with a customer-service mindset
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in domestic transportation, carrier management, or logistics analysis
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. transportation modes including LTL, TL, intermodal, drayage, and parcel
  • Effective communicator with strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in data analysis and transportation management software

Job Duties

  • Monitor daily shipments across parcel, LTL, TL, intermodal, and drayage mode inbound and outbound from all warehouses
  • Ensure shipments comply with retailer routing guides, customer requirements, and internal SOPs
  • Partner with warehouses, carriers, and freight forwarders and Supply Chain team to resolve exceptions such as delays, missed appointments, accessorials
  • Track and evaluate carrier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, service failures, and cost per mile/pound
  • Escalate recurring carrier issues and support corrective action plans
  • Maintain and analyze transportation dashboards
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through network optimization, load consolidation, and appointment scheduling improvements
  • Perform root cause analysis on delivery delays, missed pickups, or chargebacks
  • Monitor and enforce adherence to safety and regulatory standards
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Customer Service teams to support inventory flow and customer commitments
  • Partner with IT to design and enhance system processes such as TMS, ERP, reporting tools to make shipping more efficient and reduce manual work
  • Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and external partners to prevent service disruptions

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location