Logistics & Transportation Coordinator Assistant
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics & Transportation Coordinator Assistant to support daily transportation, shipping, and customer service operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts, and has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The successful candidate will assist with scheduling shipments, communicating with carriers and customers, tracking deliveries, preparing shipping documentation, and ensuring loads move efficiently and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily freight shipments, pickups, and deliveries
- Communicate with carriers, warehouses, suppliers, and customers regarding scheduling and shipment updates
- Prepare and manage shipping documents, purchase orders, work orders, and rate confirmations
- Monitor load progress and proactively resolve transportation issues or delays
- Schedule appointments for pickups and deliveries
- Assist with transload coordination, container movements, and dry van shipments
- Verify shipment weights, pallet counts, and load details for accuracy
- Maintain organized records of loads, invoices, rates, and customer communications
- Respond professionally and promptly to emails and phone inquiries
- Support freight quoting and carrier rate negotiations
- Ensure all shipment information is communicated clearly and accurately to all parties involved
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets, email communication, and transportation software
- Previous experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, freight brokerage, supply chain, or customer service is considered an asset
- Knowledge of trucking, container shipping, or freight coordination is an advantage
Preferred Skills
- Experience scheduling truckloads or coordinating freight
- Familiarity with shipping terminology (LTL, FTL, containers, transloading, etc.)
- Ability to communicate professionally with drivers, carriers, and customers
- Strong customer service mindset
- Ability to prioritize urgent shipments and changing schedules
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity for growth within a growing logistics operation
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Hands-on experience in transportation and supply chain operations
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
Location
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience in logistics, transportation, customer service, or administrative coordination.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
