Transportation Coordinator

Attindas • Greenville, NC

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Coordinator plays a critical role within the Supply Chain organization by coordinating the efficient and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods throughout Attindas' North American network. This position is responsible for planning and executing transportation activities while ensuring timely pickup and delivery, managing transportation costs, and supporting excellent service levels for both internal and external customers. The Transportation Coordinator works closely with carriers, freight brokers, freight forwarders, customer service, procurement, planning, manufacturing, and shipping teams to coordinate domestic and international transportation activities. This role is responsible for carrier selection, shipment scheduling, freight tracking, transportation system management, and supporting import/export compliance requirements. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing customer expectations, operational requirements, and transportation spend while identifying creative solutions that improve efficiency and service levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business, or related field; equivalent transportation or logistics experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, shipping, or freight coordination experience.
• Experience coordinating freight movements across multiple transportation modes, including parcel, LTL, truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air freight.
• Knowledge of carrier operations, freight routing, transportation planning, and shipment execution.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation-related software platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost management and process improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, carriers, brokers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment where customer needs, transportation capacity, and production schedules may change quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting transportation operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Import/export compliance experience.
• Experience coordinating international freight shipments.
• Knowledge of customs documentation and international transportation requirements.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, brokers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Experience with freight invoice auditing, reconciliation, and payment processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle.
• Experience filing and managing freight claims.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives focused on transportation efficiency and cost reduction.
• Military logistics or transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing transportation activities
• Ensuring timely pickup and delivery
• Managing transportation costs
• Supporting excellent service levels for both internal and external customers
• Coordinating domestic and international transportation activities
• Carrier selection
• Shipment scheduling
• Freight tracking
• Transportation system management
• Supporting import/export compliance requirements
• Balancing customer expectations, operational requirements, and transportation spend
• Identifying creative solutions that improve efficiency and service levels
• Effectively managing transportation activities that support customer service, operational performance, and financial objectives
• Demonstrating sound decision-making when balancing transportation costs, service requirements, and carrier capabilities
• Proactively addressing challenges and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Building strong partnerships across departments and with external transportation providers
• Ensuring that products move safely, efficiently, and on time throughout the supply chain
• Supporting domestic and international transportation operations
• Navigating changing priorities
• Maintaining a strong customer-focused mindset

Benefits

• Attindas is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level