Truck Traffic Logistics Specialist: Cost & Carrier Optimizer

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Training and development

Job summary

ADM in Decatur, IL is seeking a Logistics Coordinator Truck Traffic to manage the movement of freight from plants to customers. You will secure truck capacity, coordinate with carriers, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus the ability to work with internal teams and external carriers. Bachelor’s degree preferred and non-exempt hourly/salary mix with eligibility for an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in logistics coordination or supply chain is a plus.
• Ability to interact with carriers, internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working relationships with contracted carriers.
• Work with Carrier Development to bring on and develop new carriers.
• Participate in divisional meetings as needed.
• Work with payables to ensure ADM rates are accurate.
• Quote rates to divisional Customer support groups and Sales Persons.
• Monitor daily reports to ensure freight is covered by the ship date.
• Track posted loads and cover freight at the lowest cost.
• Collaborate with Customer support to track and trace freight.
• Participate in carrier meetings and scorecard discussions.
• Consolidate LTL shipments into truckloads to reduce cost.
• Create personal development plan with supervisor.
• Set goals and report progress.
• Address carrier freight bill discrepancies with payables.
• Review pricing between modes for correct freight movement.
• Track cost savings versus benchmarks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ADM in Decatur, IL is seeking a Logistics Coordinator Truck Traffic to manage the movement of freight from plants to customers. You will secure truck capacity, coordinate with carriers, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus the ability to work with internal teams and external carriers. Bachelor’s degree preferred and non-exempt hourly/salary mix with eligibility for an annual bonus.