Hybrid Transportation Supervisor - Events Logistics

Freeman Company; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to coordinate and execute transportation services for Freeman shows/events. You will manage quoting, planning, execution, issue resolution, and billing support in a fast-paced setting.

This role involves independent decision-making on routing, carrier selection, and freight documentation, with 2–3 days per week in-office or on-site. Travel 25–50% is required, with opportunities in multiple locations including New Orleans, LA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred; high school diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, freight operations, event logistics or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of freight transportation, carrier services, routing, documentation, and freight handling practices.
• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and billing accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate and execute inbound and outbound transportation for Freeman shows and events.
• Evaluate shipment requirements and determine routing, carrier, equipment and service based on freight characteristics, timing, and site conditions.
• Make day-to-day transportation decisions within guidelines and resolve issues.
• Provide transportation estimates and service recommendations to exhibitors, show teams, Sales, Project Management, and other Freeman stakeholders.
• Coordinate with carrier partners to schedule pickups/deliveries, confirm capacity, communicate changes, and resolve issues.
• Support show move-in/move-out transportation activities, including on-site support.
• Assess freight readiness and packaging needs for safe transport.
• Resolve issues related to delays, missed pickups, damaged freight, and billing discrepancies.
• Maintain transportation documentation and system records for billing and payments.
• Build relationships with Freeman teams and carrier partners; communicate shipment status and requirements.
• Perform other duties to support Freeman Transportation and show operations.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Carrier scheduling

Freight documentation

Billing support

Independent decision making

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Freeman Company is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to coordinate and execute transportation services for Freeman shows/events. You will manage quoting, planning, execution, issue resolution, and billing support in a fast-paced setting.

This role involves independent decision-making on routing, carrier selection, and freight documentation, with 2–3 days per week in-office or on-site. Travel 25–50% is required, with opportunities in multiple locations including New Orleans, LA.