Transportation Coordinator (Customer Onsite - 3rd Shift)

Expeditors; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training program

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Expeditors in the United States seeks a Transportation Coordinator to drive carrier performance, coordinate shipments, and manage inbound/outbound logistics for assigned warehouses. You will collaborate with customers, 3PLs, and carriers to meet KPIs and OTIF targets.

The role requires 1–2 years in logistics, familiarity with TMS/ERP/WMS, and strong communication and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment. On-site position with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
• 1-2 years experience in supply chain, logistics and or transportation (preferred).
• Experience in logistics software and systems, such as ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals.
• Identify and address issues that may impact customer satisfaction and work on solutions to improve the overall customer experience.
• Manage the flow of goods and materials by coordinating with customers, 3pls, carriers, warehouses, and other stakeholders to streamline the supply chain process to meet KPIs and OKRs as agreed to with the client, i.e OTIF.
• Arrange transportation for shipments, considering factors such as cost, transit time, and mode of transport. Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and haulage companies to schedule pickups and deliveries as and when required.
• Drive carrier and service provider performance for the Hub and Spoke locations.
• Responsible for transportation management of warehouse inbound and outbound activities, warehouse and trailer capacity management.
• Support the collection and interpretation of data, provides data analytics to improve the transportation operational efficiency of their assigned warehouse location.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties including customer stakeholders, warehouses, carriers, service providers onsite team members to resolve any issues that may arise.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal departments, external vendors, and customers regarding logistics-related inquiries. Communicate shipment status updates and address any issues or concerns promptly.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Customer service

Negotiation

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

TMS

WMS

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 20,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Scope of Position:

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our logistical activities by driving carrier and service provider performance through collaboration and coordination of processes, carriers, and facilities. Ensures performance and lowest cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods and auditing carrier costs and performances.

Key Responsibilities

• Build customer relationship and provide excellent customer service, understanding their needs and goals
• Identify and address issues that may impact customer satisfaction and work on solutions to improve the overall customer experience
• Manage the flow of goods and materials by coordinating with customers, 3pls, carriers, warehouses, and other stakeholders to streamline the supply chain process to meet KPIs and OKRs as agreed to with the client, i.e OTIF
• Arrange transportation for shipments, considering factors such as cost, transit time, and mode of transport. Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and haulage companies to schedule pickups and deliveries as and when required
• Drive carrier and service provider performance for the Hub and Spoke locations
• Responsible for transportation management of warehouse inbound and outbound activities, warehouse and trailer capacity management
• Support the collection and interpretation of data, provides data analytics to improve the transportation operational efficiency of their assigned warehouse location
• Coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties including customer stakeholders, warehouses, carriers, service providers onsite team members to resolve any issues that may arise
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal departments, external vendors, and customers regarding logistics-related inquiries. Communicate shipment status updates and address any issues or concerns promptly
• Acts as a liaison between Google’s warehouse vendor and carrier
• Support domestic and international shipments as well as ensuring Google’s partner carriers are aware of requirements for warehouse operations and any critical shipments needing attention
• Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries ensuring it reaches destination as requested
• Proactively approach and resolve bottlenecks in the shipping and receiving processes
• Develop and monitor carrier KPIs and metrics for transportation analysis
• Identify and suggest corrective actions for ongoing delivery issues/opportunities and SOPs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
• 1-2 years experience in supply chain, logistics and or transportation (preferred)
• Experience in logistics software and systems, such as ERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-starter with the ability to triage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Shift available: 11:00pm - 08:00pm

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Reporting Structure

• Transportation Manager