Logistics Coordinator

Transportation One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with commission

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Team events and happy hours

Training program for recent graduates

Job summary

Transportation One in Chicago is looking for experienced freight brokers and logistics support professionals to manage freight portfolios, ensuring on-time pickups and deliveries while providing insights to improve operations.

You will build strong relationships with shippers, carriers, and vendors, analyze freight data for cost savings, and collaborate with the team to implement best practices in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a freight broker, logistics coordinator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of freight transportation, carrier agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, transportation management systems, and data analysis tools.
• High-energy, result-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Manage a freight portfolio from pickup to delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shippers, carriers, and vendors.
• Analyze freight data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve service levels.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve issues and implement best practices.

Skills

Freight brokerage experience

Logistics coordination

Communication and negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation Management Systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Overview

Transportation One is a rapidly growing logistics firm seeking experienced freight brokers and logistics support professionals. The role involves managing freight portfolios, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries, and providing new insights to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a freight portfolio from pickup to delivery, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shippers, carriers, and vendors.
• Analyze freight data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve service levels.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve issues and implement best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a freight broker, logistics coordinator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of freight transportation, carrier agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, transportation management systems, and data analysis tools.
• High‑energy, result‑oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with aggressive commission and bonus structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Team building events, company‑sponsored happy hours, and sporting leagues.
• Supportive training program for recent graduates and new hires.