Logistics Coordinator: Route Optimization & Carrier Management

Overstock; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k 6% match

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development program

Mentorship program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee scheduling, freight management, and carrier coordination for outbound store deliveries across the United States. You will manage shipments, optimize routes, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding confidentiality and high service levels.

The role emphasizes data analysis to identify cost savings, cross-functional collaboration, and timely invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling and secures lowest cost freight for outbound store deliveries that affect multiple stores across the United States
• Manages outbound shipments to our stores and tendering of shipments to carriers
• Resolves carrier capacity constraints to the network
• Tracks and traces shipments by gathering information via email, phone calls and/or carrier websites to ensure timely pickup and delivery of shipments
• Provides updates to receivers and stores/customers on the status of loads
• Verifies loads have picked up and delivered on time and in good condition
• Oversees the planning, optimization and daily routing of outbound orders for Custom Order Fulfillment, Business to Business, white glove closet shipments , store deliveries, transfer moves and closet suppliers
• Approves, creates, and manages all vendor portals within the TMS
• Ensures resolution of all questions and inquiries
• Updates origin and destination profiles within the TMS
• Completes cross training for all functions of the Transportation Department and provide coverage as required by business needs
• Collects, analyzes and presents data for trends and works with the management team to develop, implement and execute corrective action plans with providers
• Analyzes data to find trends and opportunities to decrease spend and eliminate waste
• Provides outstanding internal and external customer service through communication
• Audits and approve all invoices for the Transportation Department
• Coordinates with Accounts Payables to ensure timely and accurate completion of weekly customer invoices
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

Job description

Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to oversee scheduling, freight management, and carrier coordination for outbound store deliveries across the United States. You will manage shipments, optimize routes, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding confidentiality and high service levels.

The role emphasizes data analysis to identify cost savings, cross-functional collaboration, and timely invoicing.