Logistics & Transportation Planner - Optimize Shipments & Costs

Lineage Logistics; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to plan and coordinate orders for multiple customers, arrange pickup and delivery appointments, and engage with customers to resolve issues and drive improvements. The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with exposure to transportation management software and MS Office.

You will monitor carrier performance, optimize routes, and strive to maximize margins while meeting customer needs in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years shipping or transportation coordination experience.
• Experience with transportation management software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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.
• Monitor carrier performance and recommend routing changes as required.
• Maximize profit margins while meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Transportation management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lineage Logistics is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to plan and coordinate orders for multiple customers, arrange pickup and delivery appointments, and engage with customers to resolve issues and drive improvements. The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with exposure to transportation management software and MS Office.

You will monitor carrier performance, optimize routes, and strive to maximize margins while meeting customer needs in a