Freight & Logistics Coordinator

Mann + Hummel, Inc.; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mann + Hummel, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Traffic / Logistics Coordinator to manage inbound and outbound freight, shipping, receiving, transportation, and daily logistics activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities, resolve transport issues, and collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, receiving, traffic coordination, or a related manufacturing/distribution environment preferred.
• Experience working with freight carriers, brokers, and transportation providers strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight including LTL, FTL, parcel, and expedited shipments.
• Schedule carrier pickups and deliveries based on production schedules, customer requirements, and shipping priorities.
• Communicate daily with carriers, freight brokers, suppliers, customers, and internal departments regarding shipment status.
• Obtain freight quotes and assist with selecting appropriate carriers based on cost, service, availability, and delivery requirements.
• Track shipments and proactively address delays, missed pickups, delivery issues, or other transportation concerns.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOLs), packing lists, shipping labels, delivery documentation, and other required records.
• Verify shipping information for accuracy prior to shipment.
• Coordinate dock appointments and maintain daily shipping and receiving schedules.
• Work closely with Shipping, Receiving, Inventory, Production, Planning, Customer Service, and Purchasing to support customer and operational requirements.
• Ensure customer-specific routing and transportation requirements are followed.
• Assist with freight claims, damaged shipments, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Review freight invoices and assist with identifying billing or rate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate transportation and shipment records within applicable ERP, TMS, or internal systems.
• Monitor open orders and shipments to ensure customer delivery expectations are met.
• Communicate urgent shipment requirements and transportation issues to appropriate leadership.
• Support expedited freight requests while identifying opportunities to minimize unnecessary premium freight costs.
• Maintain positive working relationships with carriers and logistics partners.
• Assist with monitoring carrier performance, including on-time pickup and delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to freight cost, transportation efficiency, shipping processes, and customer service.
• Ensure logistics activities comply with company policies, safety requirements, customer requirements, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Logistics and Supply Chain teams as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Shipping logistics

LTL/FTL/Parcel

Org & time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office; SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mann + Hummel, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Traffic / Logistics Coordinator to manage inbound and outbound freight, shipping, receiving, transportation, and daily logistics activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to juggle multiple priorities, resolve transport issues, and collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries.