Freight & Logistics Coordinator

Saia, Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia, Inc. in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate freight movement, negotiate rates, and ensure timely delivery. The role requires collaboration with business partners and carriers to optimize transportation processes.

The successful candidate will conduct rate negotiations, plan schedules, scout carriers, monitor shipments, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate shipping documentation and using transportation management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field.
• 2+ years of brokerage experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates pricing agreements with business partners.
• Plans and coordinates pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Scouts and contacts qualified carriers for freight services.
• Monitors, tracks, and reports shipment status to business partners.
• Resolves freight-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Responds to all business partner’s inquiries and requests.
• Tracks and maintains transportation management systems.
• Prepares and verifies shipping documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Negotiation

Planning & coordination

Carrier sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics systems

Job description

Saia, Inc. in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate freight movement, negotiate rates, and ensure timely delivery. The role requires collaboration with business partners and carriers to optimize transportation processes.

The successful candidate will conduct rate negotiations, plan schedules, scout carriers, monitor shipments, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate shipping documentation and using transportation management systems.