Global Logistics & Freight Coordinator

Sea-Wire-and-Cabl; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability

Wellness program discounts

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

401K with employer match

7 Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral incentives

Monthly employee and family events

Job summary

SEA Wire and Cable is seeking a Transportation Associate to coordinate outbound shipments, negotiate with carriers, and audit logistics activities. The role requires collaboration across Sales, Order Management, and Suppliers to ensure timely, accurate shipments.

The position also involves monitoring inbound shipments, maintaining data integrity between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP), managing carrier relationships, and driving process improvements for local and international shipping operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation management, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound trucks and small package shipments for timeliness.
• Confirm freight methods with Sales and Order Management.
• Monitor inbound SEA shipments via [e-mail] email.
• Ensure data accuracy between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP).
• Audit freight invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• File and track shipment claims and research packaging.
• Manage carrier relationships and negotiate rates.
• Oversee export control and employee training.
• Report generation and cross-team communication.
• Implement shipping process improvements for local shipments.
• Ensure packaging standards across commodities.
• Enter freight shipments into Piyovi and customer systems.
• Coordinate with Sales and Freight Forwarders.
• Prepare international documents (SLI/SEDs).
• Oversee transition of collect customers to PPA.
• Lead automation and proactive shipping strategies.

Skills

Excellent collaboration

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in transportation management / logistics

Job description

SEA Wire and Cable is seeking a Transportation Associate to coordinate outbound shipments, negotiate with carriers, and audit logistics activities. The role requires collaboration across Sales, Order Management, and Suppliers to ensure timely, accurate shipments.

The position also involves monitoring inbound shipments, maintaining data integrity between Piyovi (TMS) and Rubicon (ERP), managing carrier relationships, and driving process improvements for local and international shipping operations.