Intermodal Logistics Lead — Hybrid, Commission Eligible

Energy Jobline ZR; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule after onboarding

Monthly commission potential

Collaborative operations team

Exposure to complex container, port, &

long-term career growth

Supportive leadership

Job summary

StaffBuffalo is partnering with a growing logistics and transportation organization in the Buffalo area to hire a Logistics Operations Coordinator. The role manages shipments from start to finish, coordinating with carriers, customers, ports, rail providers, and internal teams to ensure freight moves efficiently and on time.

The position offers a base salary of $70,000-$75,000 plus monthly commission ($10,000-$20,000 annually) and a hybrid work schedule after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Verifiable experience with container freight, port operations, and rail ramp logistics.
• Experience in transportation brokerage, freight forwarding, logistics dispatching, intermodal operations, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of container tracking, port operations, rail ramp movements, and domestic transportation coordination.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and intermodal freight movements by arranging transportation with outside carriers while ensuring shipments move according to required delivery timelines.
• Review and enter delivery orders into the Transportation Management System (TMS), verifying shipment information.
• Track and trace container shipments through ports, rail ramps, and inland transportation networks while providing proactive updates.
• Negotiate freight rates with customers and carriers.
• Build and maintain relationships with transportation providers while sourcing new carrier partners.
• Resolve shipment issues by collaborating with carriers, customers, terminals, ports, rail providers, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate shipment documentation and records.

Skills

Container freight

Port operations

Rail ramp logistics

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Tools

TMS

Job description

StaffBuffalo is partnering with a growing logistics and transportation organization in the Buffalo area to hire a Logistics Operations Coordinator. The role manages shipments from start to finish, coordinating with carriers, customers, ports, rail providers, and internal teams to ensure freight moves efficiently and on time.

The position offers a base salary of $70,000-$75,000 plus monthly commission ($10,000-$20,000 annually) and a hybrid work schedule after onboarding.