Transportation Coordinator

EarthScout • Brooklyn Park, MN

3d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator develops and executes a transportation strategy to ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively in support of operations, customers, and company growth. The role supports transportation operations, international freight, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution for Design Ready Controls, including coordination with Design Ready Fabrication on fleet management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or shipping.
• Experience coordinating transportation, including LTL, FTL, parcel, and expedited freight.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and self-driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technology through self-study and thoughtful questioning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Obtain freight quotes and coordinate carrier selection within established guidelines, including expedited and specialty freight.
• Coordinate inbound, outbound, and intercompany shipments to meet production, delivery, and cost goals.
• Arrange international shipments, including documentation, customs requirements, and trade classifications.
• Engage with team members on product compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate vehicle fleet management activities for Design Ready Controls and Design Ready Fabrication, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and resolve transportation issues, including late deliveries, damaged freight, claims, billing errors, reclassifications, and service failures.
• Track and report freight costs, carrier performance, on-time delivery, claims, and shipment volume.
• Support transportation cost reporting and communicate transportation issues and trends.
• Identify process improvements, tools, technology, and automation opportunities.
• Engage with team members in packaging design.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• ESST

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed