Strategic Transportation & Freight Coordinator

Actus-Nutrition; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Minnesota to manage inbound and outbound freight. You will schedule trucks, negotiate rates, and select carriers to meet supply, customer, and cost goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in logistics, with strong skills in Microsoft Office and freight tools. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Logistics and carrier management.
• Background in Microsoft Office and freight scheduling / rating tools
• Experience in supporting production operations
• Results Driven
• Analytical and data analysis
• Ability to work in fast paced, changing transportation environment
• Previous experience with transportation shipments preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates and help choose carriers for liquid shipments.
• Review freight invoices to make sure costs are correct.
• Become proficient on all transportation desks to assist with coverage as needed
• Keep freight rate sheets updated for liquid fats, delactosed permeate, and waste hauling.
• Produce quarterly transportation reports of cost for all categories for team analysis
• Look for ways to improve freight billing and logistics.
• Work with procurement and plant teams to improve receiving and shipping.
• Cover for the Transportation Specialists during travel or time off.
• Respond to plant and carrier needs after hours as needed

Skills

Logistics experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Freight scheduling tools

Production support

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Freight rating tools

Job description

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Minnesota to manage inbound and outbound freight. You will schedule trucks, negotiate rates, and select carriers to meet supply, customer, and cost goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in logistics, with strong skills in Microsoft Office and freight tools. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.