Hybrid Transportation Operations Coordinator

CURiO Brands; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Job summary

CURiO Brands seeks a Coordinator, Transportation to execute daily transportation activities, moving materials and finished goods through the supply chain with cost-conscious efficiency. You will schedule shipments, coordinate carriers, and maintain data accuracy across inbound and outbound freight.

Based in Southeast Minneapolis, this hybrid role partners with suppliers, 3PLs, and internal teams to prevent disruption and sustain service levels, while providing reporting on carrier performance

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or related operations.
• Experience with LTL/TL/parcel modes and carrier operations.
• Proficiency with TMS/WMS platforms and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, track, and manage shipments across LTL, TL, parcel, and small-packages modes.
• Maintain accurate shipment data in TMS/WMS/ERP, including tracking updates and documentation.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery appointments with carriers, suppliers, and 3PL warehouses.
• Communicate daily with external partners to confirm readiness, pickup windows, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure compliance with routing guides, labeling requirements, and customer/supplier expectations.
• Resolve transportation exceptions quickly — missed pickups, delays, accessorial issues, documentation errors.
• Validate freight invoices and flag discrepancies for correction.
• Support inventory accuracy by ensuring timely shipment/receipt information.
• Provide daily/weekly reporting on carrier performance and service risks.
• Partner with Load Planner to optimize loads and costs.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Procurement, Planning, and Warehouse Operations to maintain service levels.

Skills

Transportation coordination

LTL/TL/parcel operations

Carrier coordination

TMS/WMS platforms

Excel

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Tools

TMS/WMS systems

Job description

CURiO Brands seeks a Coordinator, Transportation to execute daily transportation activities, moving materials and finished goods through the supply chain with cost-conscious efficiency. You will schedule shipments, coordinate carriers, and maintain data accuracy across inbound and outbound freight.

Based in Southeast Minneapolis, this hybrid role partners with suppliers, 3PLs, and internal teams to prevent disruption and sustain service levels, while providing reporting on carrier performance