Transportation Coordinator

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Transportation Coordinator in United States. This role sits at the heart of a fast-paced supply chain operation, ensuring outbound freight is scheduled, tendered, and delivered efficiently to meet customer demand. You will coordinate across distribution centers, carriers, and internal planning teams to guarantee on-time pickup and delivery performance. The position requires strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage logistics flows in real time. You will help optimize routing decisions, reduce transportation costs, and prevent service disruptions through continuous monitoring and communication. Operating within a highly collaborative environment, you will play a key role in aligning production, inventory, and delivery schedules. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to operational excellence and customer satisfaction in a large-scale logistics network. Accountabilities Manage outbound freight scheduling and tendering activities to ensure timely deliveries aligned with customer demand, supply availability, and service targets, while coordinating with carriers, distribution centers, and internal supply chain teams. Oversee load assignment and routing guide execution, ensuring proper carrier selection, cost efficiency, and compliance with transportation management system processes. Monitor shipments and proactively address potential delays or disruptions by collaborating with planning, order management, and warehouse teams to maintain service levels. Coordinate appointment scheduling for pickups and deliveries, updating Transportation Management System and related platforms to ensure data accuracy and visibility. Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve issues, manage exceptions, and maintain strong professional relationships. Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process inefficiencies and contributing to better logistics performance and reporting. Requirements High school diploma or GED required, with 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation coordination, manufacturing operations, military logistics, or customer service within a supply chain environment. Strong understanding of freight scheduling, transportation workflows, and carrier management processes, with the ability to work in fast-paced operational settings. Experience using transportation management systems, ERP tools, or warehouse management platforms such as SAP or similar systems. Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resolve issues effectively under time constraints. Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to anticipate and prevent service disruptions. Self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and service quality. Benefits Competitive salary range aligned with experience and location factors. Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility. Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Paid time off, holidays, and additional leave options. Inclusive and supportive work environment focused on professional growth and development. Employee benefits and wellness programs designed to support overall well-being. How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.