Transportation & Freight Operations Coordinator

Alsum Farms; Friesland (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsum Farms in Friesland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to coordinate and manage daily freight movements. You will be the primary contact between carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling inbound/outbound shipments, negotiating rates, tracking status, and maintaining documentation, with in-office duties Monday–Friday in Friesland.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in logistics, transportation coordination, dispatching, supply chain, or freight brokerage.
• Experience in produce, agriculture, or refrigerated transportation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule inbound and outbound freight shipments for timely pickups and deliveries.
• Negotiate freight rates and secure transportation capacity with carriers, brokers, and load boards.
• Monitor shipment status and communicate updates to customers, carriers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with shippers, carriers, brokers, and transportation partners.
• Provide exceptional customer service and respond to inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Sales teams to support transportation needs.
• Utilize TMS, ERP, load boards and related tech to manage freight operations and track shipments.
• Schedule outbound delivery appointments for national orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure shipping documents (BOLs, insurance, invoices) are accurate and entered into systems.
• Maintain spreadsheets and schedules; track carrier performance and on-time service.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

TMS proficiency

DOT regulations

ERP systems

Load boards

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TMS

ERP systems

Load boards

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Alsum Farms in Friesland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to coordinate and manage daily freight movements. You will be the primary contact between carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling inbound/outbound shipments, negotiating rates, tracking status, and maintaining documentation, with in-office duties Monday–Friday in Friesland.