Transportation Coordinator

About the role

This fast-paced role supports the inbound and outbound supply-chain operations of an expanding business and offers room for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Supports warehouse team with planning outbound LTL and truckload shipments.
• Ensures timely pickup of freight and submits required documentation such as ASNs or customs clearance.
• Communicates professionally while acting as the customer advocate to ensure product is delivered efficiently.
• Takes on special projects and continual-improvement initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Addresses inquiries from the account-management team regarding pending or in-transit product.
• Supports the transportation manager in maintaining the relationship with the 3PL provider.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of industry trends and suggests improvements.
• Uses the in-house ERP system to route freight and ensure adherence to customer routing requirements.
• Communicates driver or carrier performance issues to the transportation manager.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as requested.
• Provides backup to other operations staff as needed.
• Works on-site; remote work is not offered.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in transportation and logistics strongly preferred; a degree in transportation and logistics can substitute for experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write standard operating procedures and work instructions, including process-improvement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• High level of professional integrity and discretion.

Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, in person.