TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Capitol Food Company · Cerritos, CA · Yesterday
Management$25–$28/hrInternship
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule inbound and outbound shipments (FTL, LTL, Sprinter, Parcel, etc.) across multiple warehouse locations nationwide.
- Book freight with approved carriers and brokers while ensuring requested pickup and delivery dates are met.
- Secure carrier capacity to support daily shipping requirements while balancing service and transportation costs.
- Confirm all pickup appointments, delivery appointments, and carrier acceptance prior to shipment.
- Maintain continuous communication regarding shipment status, delays, service interruptions, appointment changes, and delivery exceptions before they impact internal teams or customers.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Warehouse, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and Procurement to prevent transportation and supply chain disruptions.
- Support reporting related to inbound freight, carrier performance, transportation costs, and service metrics.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in logistics coordination, transportation, freight operations, or supply chain.
- Experience scheduling FTL, LTL, expedited, parcel, and brokered freight.
- Experience working directly with carriers, freight brokers, warehouses, and vendors.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous active shipments simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, follow-up, and relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize competing transportation demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and transportation portals; TMS experience is a plus.
Pay
Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly
Schedule
N/A