Strategic Transport Coordinator: Final Mile & Cost Control

United Exports; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Exports is seeking a highly organised Transport Coordinator to join our North America logistics team. You will own end-to-end transport coordination, ensuring seamless delivery from warehouse to customer across North America, and work closely with carriers to optimise costs.

The role requires strong experience in freight planning, budgeting, and vendor management, with a focus on on-time performance and adherence to compliance standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Logistics, Administration, or similar.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain/logistics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate final mile logistics for customer deliveries.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance across all shipments.
• Oversee freight costs, quotations, and vendor performance.
• Monitor freight market trends and rate fluctuations.
• Act as the primary liaison with transport service providers.
• Support annual freight budgeting and performance reviews.
• Maintain compliance with audit procedures and logistics standards.
• Assist with customer quotes and cost calculations.
• Provide timely updates on purchase orders and deliveries.
• Collaborate with sales, warehouse, and planning teams.
• Ensure alignment with customer delivery requirements.
• Share insights and operational updates with stakeholders.
• Manage vendor agreements and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Validate invoices and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Maintain strong, reliable vendor relationships.
• Support initiatives to maximize returns for growers.
• Communicate relevant logistics and cost insights; Ensure transparency between logistics, sales, and growers.

Skills

NetSuite

MS Office

Routing software

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Logistics, Administration, or similar

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

United Exports is seeking a highly organised Transport Coordinator to join our North America logistics team. You will own end-to-end transport coordination, ensuring seamless delivery from warehouse to customer across North America, and work closely with carriers to optimise costs.

The role requires strong experience in freight planning, budgeting, and vendor management, with a focus on on-time performance and adherence to compliance standards in a fast-paced environment.