Transportation Coordinator: Freight & Cost Optimization

Actus; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Actus Nutrition, based in Minnesota, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage inbound and outbound freight across plants, toll locations, and customer sites. You will schedule trucks, negotiate rates, and select carriers to meet cost and service goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1–2 years in logistics, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight tools. Travel may be required up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Logistics and carrier management.
• Background in Microsoft Office and freight scheduling &/or 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

Carrier management

Data analysis

Results driven

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Freight scheduling tools

Freight rating tools

Job description

Actus Nutrition, based in Minnesota, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage inbound and outbound freight across plants, toll locations, and customer sites. You will schedule trucks, negotiate rates, and select carriers to meet cost and service goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1–2 years in logistics, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight tools. Travel may be required up to 10%.