Transportation Logistics Coordinator

Luminize•Fort Worth, TX

4d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Trading Ventures is seeking a highly capable, results-driven Transportation Logistics Coordinator to take ownership of their domestic freight operations. This role is critical for managing high-volume LTL and FTL freight (exceeding 200 trucks per month), leading drop-trailer programs, and reducing transportation costs through negotiation, auditing, and execution. The position involves analyzing freight spend, auditing invoices for improper charges, and managing carrier dwell times. The coordinator will also manage shipment and drop-trailer programs using a Transportation Management System (TMS), track trailer dwell time, and partner with the warehouse team to maximize truck utilization. Additionally, the role includes developing and reporting on key transportation KPIs and leading initiatives to streamline processes and improve communication.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in logistics/transportation, with a focus on managing high-volume LTL and FTL freight operations.
Proven, specific experience managing Drop Trailer / Drop & Hook programs.
A documented track record of lowering freight costs through negotiation, mode conversion, or meticulous freight auditing.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) for analyzing rate sheets and managing trailer aging reports.
Practical, hands-on experience with a Transportation Management System (TMS) or Yard Management System (YMS).
Exceptional attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Amazon FBA/Direct Ship requirements strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategically analyze freight lanes and spend data to identify opportunities to convert high-cost LTL freight into consolidated FTL shipments.
Rigorously audit all freight invoices — identifying and disputing improper charges, including invalid accessorial fees, re-weigh adjustments, and detention/demurrage fees.
Actively monitor and manage carrier dwell and loading times to eliminate costly live-load detention charges.
Utilize our Transportation Management System (TMS) to coordinate 200+ monthly shipments across Inbound, Direct-to-Customer, and Direct-to-Amazon streams.
Serve as the primary manager of our drop-trailer pools — coordinating daily "pulls" of full trailers and ensuring timely return of empties to prevent facility overcrowding.
Proactively track trailer dwell time to keep equipment turning within negotiated "free time," avoiding per-diem or rental penalties.
Partner closely with the warehouse team to maximize truck utilization and pallet counts, making sure we're never shipping underutilized space ("shipping air").
Develop and report on key transportation KPIs, including Cost Per Load, On-Time Performance, and Drop Trailer Utilization.
Lead initiatives to streamline the freight booking process and improve communication between brand partners, the warehouse team, and our carrier base.