Strategic Logistics & Freight Coordinator

MANN+HUMMEL; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in Florida seeks a Traffic/Logistics Coordinator to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, manage shipping/receiving, and support daily transport operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong organization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills, with experience in freight carriers, SAP or similar ERP/TMS, and Microsoft Office. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential for timely customer deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, receiving, traffic coordination, or related manufacturing/distribution environment preferred.
• Experience working with freight carriers, brokers, and transportation providers strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound/outbound freight, including LTL, FTL, parcel, and expedited shipments.
• Schedule carrier pickups and deliveries based on production schedules and priorities.
• Communicate daily with carriers, brokers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams on shipment status.
• Obtain freight quotes and assist with carrier selection based on cost, service, and delivery requirements.
• Track shipments and address delays, issues, or discrepancies.
• Prepare shipping documents (BOLs, packing lists, labels, delivery docs).
• Verify shipping information for accuracy prior to shipment.
• Coordinate dock appointments and daily shipping/receiving schedules.
• Support cross-department collaboration to meet customer/operational needs.
• Ensure routing and transportation requirements are followed.
• Assist with freight claims, damaged shipments, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Review freight invoices and identify billing or rate discrepancies.
• Maintain transportation/shipment records in ERP/TMS systems.
• Monitor open orders/shipments to meet delivery expectations.
• Communicate urgent shipment requirements to leadership.
• Support initiatives to minimize premium freight costs.
• Maintain relationships with carriers and logistics partners.
• Assist in monitoring carrier performance (on-time pickups/deliveries).
• Support continuous improvement in freight cost and shipping processes.

Skills

Shipping & logistics knowledge

LTL/FTL/parcel expertise

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

MANN+HUMMEL in Florida seeks a Traffic/Logistics Coordinator to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, manage shipping/receiving, and support daily transport operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong organization, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills, with experience in freight carriers, SAP or similar ERP/TMS, and Microsoft Office. Collaboration with multiple departments is essential for timely customer deliveries.