Transportation Coordinator - SDI Columbus

Steel Dynamics; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics Columbus is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to negotiate carrier rates, plan shipments, and coordinate cross-departmental processes. The role emphasizes timely shipping, accurate documentation, and strong carrier/customer relationships.

The position requires safety focus, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Office. Collaboration across teams and proactive problem-solving are essential for meeting delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Safety oriented and risk-aware
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Customer service mindset and solution focus
• Willingness to go the extra mile for service and resolution
• Ability to interact with all organizational levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PC applications

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates with carriers.
• Manage shipments by building loads and establishing a shipping plan to meet or exceed customer needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of shipments and receipts.
• Maintain open communications and strong relationships with carriers, customers and suppliers.
• Track shipments from release to delivery to ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Handle troubleshooting as issues arise.
• Approve freight invoices.
• Aim to meet or exceed department performance metrics.

Skills

Safety Oriented

Written & Verbal Communication

Detail-oriented

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

MS Office & PC Tools

Education

BS in Transportation Management

5–7 years in transportation/steel

Job description

Transportation Coordinator - SDI Columbus

Job Locations: US-MS-Columbus

ID: 2026-8180

Pos. Category: Professional

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Transportation Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates with carriers


• Manage shipments by building loads and establishing a shipping plan to ensure customers’ needs are met or exceeded


• Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of shipments and/or receipts


• Maintain open communication and good relationships with carriers, customers and/or suppliers


• Track shipments from release of material to transportation to delivery to the customer


• Trouble shooting


• Freight invoice approval


• Meeting or exceeding department key measurements

Qualifications

• Safety Oriented


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Detail-oriented and well organized


• Customer service passion and attitude


• Willing to go the “extra mile” for service and problem resolution


• Able to work with people from all organizational levels/backgrounds


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PC applications

Preferred:

• BS degree in Transportation Management or 5 to 7 years in transportation or the steel industry

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.