Transportation Logistics Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Transportation Logistics Coordinator to fully own our domestic freight execution and cost optimization strategy. This role is not a basic scheduling position. It is a high-impact operations role responsible for managing 200+ LTL and FTL shipments per month, owning our drop-trailer programs, auditing freight spend, and actively driving down transportation costs through smarter planning, negotiation, and execution. You will work closely with warehouse leadership, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure freight moves efficiently, equipment turns quickly, and unnecessary transportation costs are eliminated.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in transportation or logistics operations managing high-volume LTL and FTL freight
- Direct, hands-on experience managing drop-trailer / drop-and-hook programs
- Demonstrated success reducing freight costs through: Negotiation Mode conversion Shipment consolidation Invoice auditing
- Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, freight and trailer aging reports)
- Experience working within a Transportation Management System (TMS); YMS experience is a plus
- Exceptionally detail-oriented and process-driven
- Confident communicator and negotiator with carriers
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Amazon FBA or ecommerce fulfillment is strongly preferred
- Experience working within a Transportation Management System (TMS); YMS experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Freight Cost Optimization & Auditing
- Shipment Execution & Drop-Trailer Program Ownership
- Capacity Planning & Warehouse Coordination
- Reporting & Process Improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
