Logistics & Carrier Coordination Specialist

ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to arrange, track, and communicate transportation status across supplier, hub, and distribution centers. You will optimize service and capacity using MercuryGate TMS and related tools.

Responsibilities include tendering shipments, monitoring on-time performance, resolving in-transit issues, and maintaining clear communications with carriers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years experience in customer service or transportation – operations experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Supply Chain or Logistics preferred
• General understanding of business and transportation terms and concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; Access, TMS applications preferred
• Analytical and problem solving ability
• Strong communication (verbal & written) with internal/external clients

Responsibilities

• Assign and tender shipments to Armada’s preferred carriers using TMS to optimize service, capacity and cost
• Monitor shipments to ensure on-time pickup and communicate results
• Utilize TMS/24TRACC to identify loads at risk and notify relevant parties
• Resolve pickup and in-transit issues and escalate as needed
• Enter Orders into the TMS manually when applicable
• Manage MercuryGate (TMS) notifications and email communications
• Coordinate weekend shifts and other shifts as needed
• Analyze carrier routing guides and capacity to maximize savings
• Support shipping/receiving locations with carrier issues
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and implement productivity improvements

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Business/Communications/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

MercuryGate (TMS)

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

TMS applications

Job description

Armada Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to arrange, track, and communicate transportation status across supplier, hub, and distribution centers. You will optimize service and capacity using MercuryGate TMS and related tools.

Responsibilities include tendering shipments, monitoring on-time performance, resolving in-transit issues, and maintaining clear communications with carriers and internal stakeholders.