Transportation Coordinator

castlemetals; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Castle Metals, located in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator responsible for optimizing logistics between facilities and customers. The role demands effective communication and advanced computer skills, particularly in Oracle and Microsoft Office.

You'll handle routing, shipping documents, and ensure timely delivery while supporting the inside sales team. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K match. Ideal candidates have at least two years' experience in a similar position.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in routing or a similar role.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine effective mode and routing of materials.
• Create shipping documents for various shipments.
• Coordinate inbound shipments from mills and outside processors.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry.

We provide exceptional benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller‑size firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for monitoring and coordinating transportation needs to determine the most effective mode and routing of products/material between customers, vendors, and other A. M. Castle facilities.

Hours and Compensation

Hours: 7:30am - 4pm

Compensation: $20 - $23/hr + bonus eligible

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Determines the most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and Company facilities using the Transportation Module.
• Understands unique territory geography in order to determine most efficient routing between A.M. Castle facilities, external vendors, and customer locations.
• Creates shipping documents (packing slips, bill of ladings, material certifications) to go along with the materials via local fleet, LTL, TL, or Collect Shipments.
• Coordinates inbound shipments from Mills and outside processors.
• Provides customer service to inside sales group while focusing on delivery needs.
• Maintains control of emergency shipments and special delivery requests, which may require real‑time decisions.
• Maintains local relationships with carriers and dedicated service providers.
• Works closely with Corporate Transportation Team and other stakeholders to continuously improve the performance of the transportation management module in D365.
• Adheres to published loading and shipping schedules to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Helps maintain transportation solutions to customers and Company facilities.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in routing or similar role
• Prior experience with, or ability to learn, various computer systems including Oracle and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), Microsoft Streets and Maps
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment
• Ability to communicate with all levels and functional areas of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of paperwork and information
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Advanced oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office environment (keyboard, mouse, telephone use)
• Manual dexterity (grasp, hand/wrist movement)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.