Logistics Coordinator: Load Planning & Carrier Ops

United States Cold Storage Inc; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage Inc is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to develop load plans, select carriers, and dispatch daily shipments while delivering exceptional customer service. You will help ensure profitability, resolve delivery issues, and maintain carrier relationships in a dynamic logistics environment.

The role requires 2+ years of transportation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with SAP/AS400/MS Office tools; warehouse paperwork experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of transportation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC software and planning tools is helpful.
• Experience with AS400, SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint a plus.
• Experience with warehouse paperwork a plus.
• Able to work in a fast-changing environment and meet tight timelines.
• Ability to coordinate with contracted trucking dispatchers and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipments including load planning, carrier selection, and dispatching loads.
• Maintain high level of customer service and satisfaction.
• Ensure solutions meet profitability objectives of the department.
• Research and resolve delivery discrepancies per guidelines.
• Interact with customers regarding orders, delivery appointments and service.
• Maintain positive carrier relations.
• Support Transportation Manager in month-end closing and other projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Transportation experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Planning skills

PC proficiency

AS400

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Warehouse paperwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

AS400

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

United States Cold Storage Inc is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to develop load plans, select carriers, and dispatch daily shipments while delivering exceptional customer service. You will help ensure profitability, resolve delivery issues, and maintain carrier relationships in a dynamic logistics environment.

The role requires 2+ years of transportation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with SAP/AS400/MS Office tools; warehouse paperwork experience is a plus.