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

Our company is a leading player in the supply chain and logistics sector, renowned for its commitment to delivering efficient and reliable transportation solutions across the United States. As a key facilitator of smooth domestic transportation operations, the company emphasizes innovation, cost-effectiveness, and superior customer service. With an established reputation for excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, the company seeks a dedicated Domestic Transportation Coordinator to join its dynamic team. The work environment promotes collaboration, a casual atmosphere, and even includes unique perks such as a dog-friendly office, reflecting the company's progressive approach to workplace culture.

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Job Requirements

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

Job Qualifications

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

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 (delays, missed appointments, accessorials, etc.)
  • 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 (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