Logistics coordinator

Saia, Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia, Inc. in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate freight movement, negotiate rates, and ensure timely delivery. The role requires collaboration with business partners and carriers to optimize transportation processes.

The successful candidate will conduct rate negotiations, plan schedules, scout carriers, monitor shipments, and resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate shipping documentation and using transportation management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field.
• 2+ years of brokerage experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates pricing agreements with business partners.
• Plans and coordinates pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Scouts and contacts qualified carriers for freight services.
• Monitors, tracks, and reports shipment status to business partners.
• Resolves freight-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Responds to all business partner’s inquiries and requests.
• Tracks and maintains transportation management systems.
• Prepares and verifies shipping documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Negotiation

Planning & coordination

Carrier sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics systems

Job description

Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Coordinates the freight movement of business partners by effectively negotiating rates, tracking shipments, and proactively identifying issues.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Negotiates pricing agreements with business partners.
• Plans and coordinates pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Scouts and contacts qualified carriers for freight services
• Monitors, tracks, and reports shipment status to business partners.
• Resolves freight-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Responds to all business partner’s inquiries and requests.
• Tracks and maintains transportation management systems.
• Prepares and verifies shipping documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field.
• 2+ years of brokerage experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics systems.

Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
Make Your Move
At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.
Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.