Transportation Coordinator

Design Ready Controls Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Ready Controls Inc. is seeking a transportation professional to develop and execute our transportation strategy to move materials and finished goods efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively to support operations, customers, and company growth.

The role includes coordinating transportation operations, international freight, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution, while actively engaging with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging and logistics processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics or shipping.
• Experience coordinating transportation including LTL, FTL, parcel and expedited freight.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage time, multi-task, and prioritize work.
• Willingness to learn new technology through self-study.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support transportation strategy including operations, international freight, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Obtain freight quotes and coordinate carrier selection within guidelines.
• Coordinate inbound, outbound, and intercompany shipments to meet production and cost goals.
• Arrange international shipments including documentation and trade classifications.
• Track freight costs, carrier performance, on-time delivery, and claims.
• Identify process improvements and new tools/automation.
• Engage with teams on packaging design and product compliance.

Skills

Transportation experience

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Self-motivation

Learning new tech

MS Office

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The core of this position is to develop and execute a transportation strategy to ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively to support operations, customers, and company growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility of this position is to execute and support Design Ready Controls' transportation strategy, including transportation operations, international freight, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution. A summary of each responsibility is included, but not limited to, the below.

Transportation Operations:

• Obtain freight quotes and coordinate carrier selection within established guidelines, including expedite and specialty freight.
• Coordinate inbound, outbound, and intercompany shipments to meet production, delivery, and cost goals.
• Arrange international shipments including documentation, customs requirements, and trade classifications.
• Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members on product compliance and documentation.

Fleet Management:

• Coordinate vehicle fleet management activities for Design Ready Controls and Design Ready Fabrication, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and resolve transportation issues, including late deliveries, damaged freight, claims, billing errors, reclassifications, and service failures.
• Track and report freight costs, carrier performance, on-time delivery, claims, and shipment volume.
• Support transportation cost reporting.
• Communicate transportation issues and trends.
• Identify process improvements, new tools, technology, and automation.
• Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members in packaging design.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics or shipping
• Experience coordinating transportation- familiar with LTL, FTL, parcel and expedited freight
• Detail oriented
• Highly motivated and self-driven
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborates effectively with others in a cross-functional team
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Willpower and ability to learn a new technology, through self-study and thoughtful questioning
• Proficient in Microsoft, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel