Logistics Coordinator

Addison Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a growing transportation and logistics organization to identify an Operations Executive for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role supports large customer accounts and offers hands-on experience in freight management, transportation operations, and customer service.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift daily. Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience in a professional environment.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, supply chain, or related industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer calls and emails with timely updates.
• Enter and maintain customer orders within transportation management systems.
• Schedule appointments with shippers and receivers via portals, phone, and email.
• Plan, route, monitor, and track shipments to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with customers, warehouses, carriers, and internal teams to ensure freight movement.

Skills

Customer facing

Logistics knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Industry: Transportation, Logistics, and Freight Management

Pay: $19–$20/hour (Contract-to-Hire) | Conversion salary: $40,000–$44,000 annually, plus bonus potential

Job Description:

Addison Group is partnering with a growing transportation and logistics organization to identify an Operations Executive for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative Customer Operations team supporting large customer accounts while gaining hands‑on experience in freight management, transportation operations, and customer service. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, technically savvy, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can shift throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer calls and emails while providing exceptional service and timely updates.
• Enter, build, and maintain customer orders within transportation management systems.
• Schedule appointments with shippers and receivers through online portals, phone, and email.
• Plan, route, monitor, and track shipments to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate load, customer, shipper, and receiver information.
• Proactively identify and resolve shipment or service issues before they impact customers.
• Coordinate with customers, warehouses, carriers, accounting, and internal operations teams to ensure successful freight movement.
• Monitor and organize activity within load board systems.
• Assist with customer KPI reporting, transportation analysis, and cost‑saving recommendations.
• Develop process documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives for customer accounts.

Qualifications:

• Customer‑facing experience in a professional environment.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, supply chain, or a related industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general computer proficiency.
• Ability to quickly learn new software and multiple internal systems.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.