Logistics Coordinator
About The Position
Excelligence Learning Corporation is seeking a highly organized and analytical Logistics Coordinator to support domestic transportation and inbound logistics operations. This role is responsible for coordinating Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), and international ocean freight shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation execution, and driving continuous improvement across our logistics network. The Logistics Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between Excelligence and its third-party logistics (3PL) transportation provider, while collaborating closely with carriers, freight forwarders, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong transportation operations experience, excellent analytical capabilities, and a passion for process improvement. This position is based onsite in Gardner, Kansas and requires in-office attendance five days per week.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or freight operations.
- Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS), preferably MercuryGate or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of LTL and Truckload transportation operations, carrier management, freight routing, and shipment execution.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with carriers, vendors, 3PL partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience utilizing AI tools to analyze information, improve productivity, support decision-making, and drive process improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Experience within distribution, retail, manufacturing, or e-commerce supply chain environments.
- Experience with transportation optimization initiatives including LTL consolidations, multi-stop routing, mode conversion, or carrier rationalization.
- Familiarity with transportation KPIs, freight auditing, and logistics performance reporting.
- Knowledge of parcel shipping operations and mode optimization strategies.
- APICS, CSCMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or other supply chain/logistics certifications.
Responsibilities
- Support outbound transportation operations for both direct-to-consumer (DTC) and business customer shipments.
- Monitor and track LTL and Truckload freight to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery performance.
- Communicate shipment updates, delays, and exceptions to internal stakeholders.
- Tender and manage freight loads through MercuryGate TMS or similar transportation management platforms.
- Select carriers based on cost, service performance, transit requirements, and customer needs.
- Escalate and resolve transportation issues including freight claims, OS&D, delivery exceptions, and shipment delays.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, brokers, vendors, and logistics partners.
- Monitor inbound international ocean freight shipments and ensure accurate shipment visibility and milestone tracking.
- Serve as the primary logistics liaison between Freight Forwarders, Merchandising, and Inventory Planning teams.
- Support inventory availability and replenishment objectives through proactive shipment management.
- Train internal associates and vendors on TMS processes, routing guides, and shipping requirements.
- Monitor compliance with transportation standards and vendor routing requirements.
- Analyze transportation data to identify cost savings opportunities and drive operational improvements.
- Support transportation optimization initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Benefits
- mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting educators and helping children succeed
- opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our logistics and supply chain operations
- working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
