Logistics coordinator

33 Saia Logistics LLC; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Saia is a logistics and transportation company. Coordinates the freight movement of business partners by effectively negotiating rates, tracking shipments, and proactively identifying issues.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field, 2+ years of brokerage experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics systems. Saia offers competitive compensation and great benefits, with opportunities for advancement.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or 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.

With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team.