Transportation Coordinator

Trinity Health•Dallas, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Rail is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of Transportation Coordinator in their Dallas, TX office. This role is for an individual contributor who will support daily freight operations by scheduling shipments and coordinating with vendors and third-party carriers to ensure on-time, cost-effective transportation. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced supply-chain environment, enjoys problem-solving, communication, and logistics planning. The Transportation Coordinator will work under the general supervision of the Senior Transportation Manager and is crucial for efficient planning and management of shipments.

Requirements

2+ years of Transportation or Logistics experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience using TMS or ERP systems
Ability to multitask and manage time/tasks in a fast paced, changing environment
Proficiency in Word and Excel for reporting and data entry
Understanding of shipping modes (FTL, LTL, Parcel)

Nice To Haves

non-asset brokerage or 3PL preferred
Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Communicate with suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate pickup and delivery requirements
Coordinate daily shipments with carriers and brokers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, serving as the main point of contact
Book transportation capacity based on service requirements, cost, and availability
Track and monitor shipments, providing proactive updates to internal teams as needed
Maintain timely and accurate data in the TMS including commodity, carrier assignments, shipment status, and cost details
Validate transportation documents including BOLs, PODs, and shipping instructions upon completion
Resolve transportation issues such as delays, accessorials, reconsignments, or service failures
Ensure carrier compliance with contractual requirements
Analyze freight spend and carrier performance to support cost-saving and service-improvement initiatives
Support continuous improvement projects to streamline transportation workflows and enhance efficiency
Always conduct himself/herself in a professional manner when representing Trinity Rail (this demeanor extends to written correspondence and verbal conversations including in person or over the phone)
Other duties and tasks assigned