Transportation Logistics Coordinator

Eaton; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Healthcare/retirement programs with 2+

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton’s ES GDCO division in Woodridge, IL is seeking a Transportation Logistics Coordinator to support the Shipping Department. This role focuses on coordinating outbound shipments, identifying consolidation opportunities, quoting, scheduling, and maintaining shipment documentation to keep deliveries on schedule.

The position is office-based with hours of 7:30am-4:00pm and pays $21.00–$22.00 per hour. Candidates should have at least 1 year of logistics coordination experience and familiarity

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience coordinating logistics, shipping, or outbound transportation activities within a distribution or warehouse operation.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• 1 year or more Warehouse Management Software experience (SAP experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate outbound shipments using Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Track shipments from pickup to delivery and communicate status or delays to teams.
• Identify consolidation opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transportation-related issues and escalate when needed.
• Maintain accurate shipment information in transportation systems and generate reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and transportation providers to address changes and requests.
• Support non-standard shipment requests by identifying qualified providers, obtaining quotes, and providing rate information for quotes.

Skills

Carrier knowledge

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal & written comms

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Transportation Logistics Coordinator (75796)

Requisition ID75796-Posted10/20/2026

Eaton’s ES GDCO division is currently seeking a Transportation Logistics Coordinator to join the Woodridge, IL team!

The hourly rate for this position is$21.00-$22.00per hour.

Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton?

We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit Eaton.com for more information.

• Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation!
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match, Education/Tuition Assistance Program, Annual Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

Position Overview:

The Transportation Coordinator supports the Shipping Department by coordinating day-to-day outbound transportation activities. This primarily office based position includes daily responsibilities such as identifying consolidation opportunities, quoting, scheduling and confirming shipments, maintaining documentation, and tracking deliveries. This role works closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and transportation partners to address requests, resolve shipment-related issues, and help keep shipments moving efficiently on schedule.

In this function you will:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate outbound shopments using Transportation Management Systems (TMS), adjusting schedules as needed to support operational and customer requirements.
• Track and monitor shopments from pickup through delivery, confirming pickups with transportation partners and communicating shipment status or delays to appropriate teams.
• Identify consolidation and transportation opportunities to support efficient movement of shopments and high service levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve transportation related issues, escalating concerns and recommending solutions when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate shipment information and documentation within transportation systems and generate required reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and transportation providers to address order changes, shipment requests, and other transportation needs.
• Support non-standard shipment requests by identifying qualified tranpsortation providers, obtaining quotes, calculating applicable markups, and providing timely rate information to support sales quotations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year of experience coordinating logistics, shipping, or outbound transportation activities within a distribution or warehouse operation.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred:

• 1 year or more Warehouse Management Software experience (SAP experience is a plus)

Position Criteria:

• Understanding of carrier capabilities
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers and external customers/vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management, multi-tasking and self starter
• Verbal and written communication skills

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