Logistics Coordinator: Shipments & Carrier Optimization

Lineage Logistics; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is hiring a Logistics Associate on-site in Bedford Park, IL. The role supports day-to-day transportation operations, including shipment planning, load consolidation, and import/export processes.

You will provide customer support for the Lineage Transportation Team. Responsibilities include coordinating orders, setting appointments, communicating costs, monitoring carrier performance, and optimizing routing to meet service and cost goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years’ shipping or transportation coordination environment experience or relevant certification.
• Thorough knowledge of shipping and transportation operations and familiarity with import and export processes.
• Experience with transportation management software.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills, including multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple orders across several customers daily.
• Set pick up/delivery appointments based on service and schedule requirements.
• Interface with customer base to facilitate problem resolution and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure carrier/customer accessorial costs are communicated timely.
• Monitor carrier performance and recommend routing changes as required.
• Evaluate carrier alternatives and tender freight based on cost/service requirements.
• Maximize profit margins while meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Shipping coordination

Customer service

MS Office

Transportation software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation management software

Job description

Lineage Logistics is hiring a Logistics Associate on-site in Bedford Park, IL. The role supports day-to-day transportation operations, including shipment planning, load consolidation, and import/export processes.

You will provide customer support for the Lineage Transportation Team. Responsibilities include coordinating orders, setting appointments, communicating costs, monitoring carrier performance, and optimizing routing to meet service and cost goals.