Operations Coordinator

Operations Coordinators perform a variety of resource management and strategic planning tasks. Their responsibilities include:

• Negotiate with carriers to optimize profitability and efficiency by identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Schedule and coordinate truck shipments, resolving any issues during transit.
• Review and correct carrier freight invoices and BOLs to ensure accuracy for payment.
• Dispatch drivers, ensuring timely pickups without issues.
• Develop and maintain a Carrier Program to support sales growth, efficient onboarding, and improve pricing and rating competencies across regions and freight types.
• Conduct daily sourcing activities, including negotiating rates and selecting efficient carriers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with core carriers through regular profiling (60-80 calls/day).
• Maintain up-to-date carrier database with current pricing and contact information.
• Utilize TMS and applications to streamline capacity planning, trip processing, and workflow management.
• Collaborating with management and executives to set departmental and organization-wide goals

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in the transportation/logistics industry, and/or related fields. 
• A genuine passion for sales and logistics - must be a self-starter, self directed, and highly motivated;
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Excellent customer service, communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry systems);
• Ability to positively influence culture and behavior and work effectively with all levels within the company;
• Career driven - this is not just a job but an opportunity to grow;