Transportation Coordinator - Lowell, AR

Watco Transloading; Lowell, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development programs

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Culture recognized by Forbes

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Lowell, AR is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage day-to-day freight operations and optimize carrier relationships. You will solicit carriers, track shipments, and collaborate with customers to deliver cost-effective solutions while supporting branch performance.

The role requires strong organization and communication skills, proficiency with MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint, and familiarity with RMIS and TMS tools.

Qualifications

• Transportation or supply chain experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Broker transportation shipments and securing carrier capacity
• Trace and trace customer shipments
• Provide customer support to meet needs and address issues
• Conduct spot pricing and rate negotiations to meet margin requirements
• Manage carrier base procurement and daily execution
• Meet customer compliance requirements and timelines

Skills

Transportation or supply chain

Organization skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Data Entry

10 Key

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RMIS

TMS

Job description

Job Location: Lowell, AR Office-Lowell-72745

Office Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Salary - Commission

Job Type: Full Time

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Transportation Coordinator (TC) plays a crucial role in the overall day-to-day freight management of shipments and/or assigned shipping accounts, while delivering cost effective solutions that keep the long-term interest of the customer as our priority. It is essential for the TC to work well individually and in a team environment; effectively solicit carriers to haul shipments, establishcarrier and customer relationships, andsolicitcustomers for transportation opportunities. This position also plays acritical role in providing quality service to customers,encouragingteam morale and performance, while maintaining a positive culture within the branch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Broker transportation shipments and securing carrier capacity
• Trace and trace customer shipments
• Provide customer support to meet their needs and address issues
• Conduct spot pricing, rate negotiations to meet margin requirements, and ensure maximum profitability, and handle related concerns
• Manage carrier base procurement, rate negotiations, and daily execution
• Meet all customer compliance requirements including but not limited to level of service, lane compliance, and communication timeframe
• Book loads with Registry Monitoring Insurance Service carrier compliance
• Engage in customer and carrier communication to sustain customer and carrier growth
• Develop and manage a network of outside safe and reliable carriers to move freight in the most profitable manner to ensure customer satisfaction and adequate service levels
• Help with financial procedures and operating metrics (detention management, research/resolving invoice discrepancies, benchmark rate achievement, automation objectives, expedite decisions and cost, etc.)
• Meet or exceed Watco and customer targeted financial objectives
• Meet or exceed required margin and revenue goals for the assigned branch

Qualifications

• Transportation or supply chain related experience preferred
• Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills
• Use basic computer skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 10 Key, and Data Entry
• Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS) skills recommended
• Transportation Management System (TMS) skills recommended

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent