Logistics Coordinator: Shipping & Import/Export

Lineage; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a Transportation Support specialist in Bedford Park, IL to help plan and coordinate orders, set pickup/delivery appointments, and liaise with customers to address issues and drive service improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of shipping/coordination experience, familiarity with import/export processes, and proficiency with transportation management software and MS Office. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years in shipping or transportation coordination.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and transportation management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple orders across customers daily.
• Set pick up and delivery appointments per service needs.
• Interface with customers to resolve issues and identify improvements.
• Communicate accessorial costs to carriers/customers promptly.
• Monitor carrier performance and suggest routing changes.
• Evaluate carriers and tender freight based on cost and service.
• Maximize margins while meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lineage is seeking a Transportation Support specialist in Bedford Park, IL to help plan and coordinate orders, set pickup/delivery appointments, and liaise with customers to address issues and drive service improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of shipping/coordination experience, familiarity with import/export processes, and proficiency with transportation management software and MS Office. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.