Senior Logistics & Transportation Coordinator

LHH; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks of vacation

Paid sick leave (state law)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Logistics & Transportation Coordinator in a manufacturing environment. The role oversees transportation execution, freight management, carrier performance, export compliance, and analytics to move products safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, analyzing costs, and collaborating across functions to drive continuous improvement and supply chain excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, transportation, or supply chain.
• IATF certification and experience supporting audits preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NMFC, freight classifications, LTL tariffs.
• Experience with U.S. DOT PHMSA hazardous materials regulations.
• Export compliance experience including documentation and denied-party screening.
• Experience with carriers, freight providers, and freight management operations.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis, reporting, and trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transportation activities for domestic and international shipments (FTL/LTL).
• Monitor carrier performance, service levels, and delivery metrics.
• Analyze freight costs and transportation trends for cost savings.
• Support transportation planning and address disruptions proactively.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Shipping/Logistics coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, transportation, or supply chain

IATF certification

Tools

TMS (Transportation Management Systems)

ERP systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Senior Logistics & Transportation Coordinator – Manufacturing Environment to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to influence logistics strategy, enhance transportation efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a complex supply chain environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and enjoy leveraging data, carrier relationships, compliance expertise, and process improvement to deliver results, this could be an outstanding career opportunity.

The Senior Logistics & Transportation Coordinator will oversee transportation execution, freight management, carrier performance, export compliance, and logistics analytics to ensure products move safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively throughout the supply chain. This individual will serve as a key liaison between carriers, operations, finance, customer service, and distribution partners while helping drive transportation excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day transportation activities for domestic and international shipments, including FTL, LTL, and specialty freight movements.
• Monitor carrier performance, service levels, transit times, and delivery metrics to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Analyze freight costs, transportation trends, and operational data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Support transportation planning activities and proactively address supply chain disruptions or service challenges.

Carrier Relations & Vendor Management:

• Partner with transportation providers to maintain competitive service and pricing agreements.
• Lead carrier evaluation, qualification, and onboarding activities.
• Participate in carrier reviews, performance assessments, and corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with external logistics partners to improve delivery reliability and transportation efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance & International Shipping:

• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, hazardous materials, and export regulations.
• Maintain accurate export documentation and support international shipping requirements.
• Conduct denied-party screening activities and help ensure adherence to trade compliance standards.
• Support transportation audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Data Analytics & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain transportation performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Utilize advanced Excel capabilities to analyze freight spending, service performance, and operational trends.
• Prepare actionable recommendations for leadership based on logistics data and key performance indicators.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, freight audits, and cost-reduction projects.

Operational Excellence:

• Partner cross-functionally with operations, customer service, warehouse, and finance teams to improve logistics performance.
• Investigate transportation issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with special projects and strategic supply chain initiatives as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, transportation, or supply chain.
• IATF certification and experience supporting second-party supplier or carrier audits is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), freight classifications, density-based rating structures, and LTL tariff methodologies.
• Working knowledge of U.S. DOT PHMSA hazardous materials transportation regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. export compliance, including export documentation, denied-party screening, and applicable trade requirements.
• Experience working with transportation carriers, freight providers, third-party logistics partners, or freight management operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience utilizing ERP, TMS (Transportation Management Systems), or other logistics technology platforms.
• Background in a transportation or logistics role within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects.

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $87,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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