Freight Operations Coordinator (Contract-to-Hire)

Gosnaphop; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a growing transportation and logistics organization in Columbus to identify an Operations Executive for a contract-to-hire Logistics Coordinator role. This onsite position supports large customer accounts, freight management, and customer service.

The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift. Join a collaborative Customer Operations team and gain hands-on experience in freight management,

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience in a professional setting.
• Logistics/transportation experience preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new software and systems.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Able to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Organized, detail-oriented in a fast-paced team.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer calls and emails with timely updates.
• Enter, build, and maintain customer orders in transport systems.
• Schedule shipments with shippers and receivers via portals, phone, and email.
• Plan, route, monitor, and track shipments to meet requirements.
• Maintain load, customer, shipper, and receiver data.
• Identify and resolve shipment issues before they impact customers.
• Coordinate with customers, warehouses, carriers, accounting, and ops teams.
• Monitor activity in load board systems.
• Assist with KPI reporting, transportation analysis, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Develop process docs and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer-facing

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Transportation management systems

Job description

Addison Group is partnering with a growing transportation and logistics organization in Columbus to identify an Operations Executive for a contract-to-hire Logistics Coordinator role. This onsite position supports large customer accounts, freight management, and customer service.

The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift. Join a collaborative Customer Operations team and gain hands-on experience in freight management,