Logistics Coordinator

Boutique Recruiting; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Commission opportunity

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Tampa, FL is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to own freight operations, booking dry and refrigerated freight, sourcing carriers, and negotiating rates while keeping the sales team informed of delays and capacity.

The role emphasizes independence, problem solving, and building carrier relationships, using a TMS and load boards. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with growth toward a sales-focused logistics career.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of logistics or sales-support experience.
• Working knowledge of freight markets including dry and refrigerated freight.
• Strong MS Excel skills and ability to navigate TMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Book available freight for assigned accounts across dry and refrigerated shipments.
• Source trucks and negotiate with carriers based on freight market conditions, capacity, and pricing.
• Navigate load boards and rating tools to identify appropriate carrier options.
• Receive orders from sales and accurately enter shipment details into the TMS.
• Schedule pickup and delivery appointments and confirm appointments for all tendered freight.
• Track carrier movements and maintain accurate daily shipment updates within the TMS.
• Proactively communicate delays and changes to the sales team.
• Build and maintain professional carrier relationships through phone and email.

Skills

Freight logistics experience

Excel

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

TMS platforms

Load boards

Job description

Position Title: Logistics Coordinator

Take ownership of freight operations in a fast-moving environment where independence, initiative, and strong execution are rewarded. We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support sales and logistics operations by booking freight, sourcing and negotiating with carriers, monitoring shipments, and keeping the sales team informed of changes, delays and capacity. This role will manage a high volume of dry and refrigerated freight while maintaining accurate information within the TMS and building strong carrier relationships.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, adaptable self-starter with logistics experience who can work independently, solve problems quickly, and take ownership without needing constant direction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their logistics expertise while building toward future growth into a sales-focused role.

Salary Range

$60,000–$75,000 / Year, DOE + commission

Responsibilities

• Book available freight for assigned accounts across dry and refrigerated shipments
• Source trucks and negotiate with carriers based on freight market conditions, capacity, and pricing
• Navigate load boards and rating tools to identify appropriate carrier options
• Receive orders from sales and accurately enter shipment details into the TMS
• Schedule pickup and delivery appointments and confirm appointments for all tendered freight
• Track carrier movements and maintain accurate daily shipment updates within the TMS
• Proactively communicate delays, breakdowns, missed pickups, appointment issues, and other shipment changes to the sales team
• Build and maintain professional carrier relationships through frequent phone and email communication

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of logistics, sales support, or administrative experience
• Logistics industry experience required, ideally within 3PL and full truckload transportation
• Working knowledge of freight markets including refrigerated, dry van, flatbed, and truckload freight
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and working knowledge of formulas
• Comfortable learning and navigating TMS platforms, load boards, and other logistics technology
• Strong professional phone presence and ability to communicate effectively with carriers and internal teams
• Highly independent, motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation + one week of paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Biannual commission opportunity with uncapped earning potential
• Hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day per week