Logistics & Transportation Planner

Lawler Foods; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Transportation Coordinator at our Humble, TX facility. You will oversee daily transportation operations, coordinate shipments, and communicate with carriers and internal teams to ensure on-time freight movement.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in logistics, and proficiency with Excel/Outlook. ERP/WMS experience and bilingual English/Spanish are pluses.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in transportation, logistics, or warehouse coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and strong communication skills.
• Experience with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate shipments with carriers, drivers, and customers.
• Monitor shipment status and provide timely updates to customers and internal teams.
• Dispatch drivers and optimize routes for efficiency and cost savings.
• Resolve transportation delays and customer concerns.
• Maintain transportation records, BOLs and shipping documents.
• Verify freight charges and assist with billing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel for loading/unloading of freight.
• Build relationships with carriers, vendors, and customers.
• Analyze transportation data to identify efficiency improvements.
• Perform other logistics and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Transportation Coordinator at our Humble, TX facility. You will oversee daily transportation operations, coordinate shipments, and communicate with carriers and internal teams to ensure on-time freight movement.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in logistics, and proficiency with Excel/Outlook. ERP/WMS experience and bilingual English/Spanish are pluses.