Senior Logistics & Transportation Leader - Manufacturing

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 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.