Third-Party Logistics Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a reliable pool of third-party carriers for customer and cold storage shipments.


• Review daily orders in Microsoft Dynamics BC and assign carriers based on lane and capacity.


• Manage dedicated high-volume lanes, including dedicated asset and/or drop-trailer programs.


• Coordinate with Shipping to schedule carrier appointments and manage yard activity, including communication with Security.


• Verify invoice accuracy and ensure timely carrier payment.


• Manage cold storage relationships, including capacity planning and rate negotiation.


• Resolve daily service and quality issues with carriers and cold storage partners.


• Support Sales with on-time customer deliveries and inter-warehouse product movement.


• Monitor freight and storage costs, balancing competitive pricing with service level as the top priority.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.


• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• Occasional travel within North America.

Skills and Knowledge

• Perform well under pressure


• Strong communication skills (listening and speaking)


• Understanding of transportation (equipment, time and distance, loading and unloading, and hours of service)


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications


• Comfort with data analysis