Logistics & Dispatch Specialist

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Educational Assistance after 1 year

BCBS after 30 days

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage load planning, carrier selection and dispatch. You will ensure timely deliveries, maintain strong customer service, and support month-end close activities within a dynamic logistics team.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of transportation experience. Proficiency with AS400, SAP, Excel and PowerPoint is a plus. This is a full-time on-site position in Wilmington, IL.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of transportation experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with AS400, SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipments including load planning, carrier selection and dispatch.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and satisfaction.
• Ensure solutions meet profitability objectives for the department.
• Research and resolve delivery discrepancies per customer guidelines.
• Interact with customers on orders, delivery appointments and service.
• Coordinate with contracted trucking dispatchers and drivers.
• Support Transportation Manager in month-end closing and other projects.

Skills

Carrier coordination

Dispatcher

SAP

AS400

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AS400

SAP

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage load planning, carrier selection and dispatch. You will ensure timely deliveries, maintain strong customer service, and support month-end close activities within a dynamic logistics team.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of transportation experience. Proficiency with AS400, SAP, Excel and PowerPoint is a plus. This is a full-time on-site position in Wilmington, IL.