Transportation & Logistics Coordinator (HazMat)

DLA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Distribution Richmond is seeking a Transportation Assistant to manage shipment planning and execution. You will coordinate material transport, prepare and review shipment documentation, and advise customers on transportation options across domestic and international routes.

This role involves working with hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will determine economical routes, calculate costs, and support invoice verification.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience related to transportation duties.
• Ability to classify, rate, route and move commodities including hazardous material.
• Familiarity with planning shipments and preparing related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and controls shipment of material and equipment.
• Provides status, resolves problems, prepares reports and traces shipments.
• Determines economical routes and rates for domestic inbound and export shipments.
• Reviews shipment documentation and corrects missing or invalid information.
• Calculates transportation costs and coordinates with carriers as needed.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Hazardous materials

Routing optimization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated systems

Job description

DLA Distribution Richmond is seeking a Transportation Assistant to manage shipment planning and execution. You will coordinate material transport, prepare and review shipment documentation, and advise customers on transportation options across domestic and international routes.

This role involves working with hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will determine economical routes, calculate costs, and support invoice verification.