Transportation Coordinator

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020 - Operations Full Time Clerical Indiana, Anderson, IN, US

Join FITT USA – A Global Leader in Innovation and Quality

FITT is a distinguished Italian brand with more than 50 years of excellence in quality, technology, design, and sustainability. We specialize in the development and production of thermoplastic pipes, hoses, and systems for the transportation of liquids, gases, and solid substances, bringing the best of Italian innovation to customers around the world.

As part of our continued growth, our U.S. division is expanding operations at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, where we produce premium garden hoses. We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team and help shape the future of our business.

Why Join FITT USA?

• Fully company-paid employee-only health benefits
• Company contribution toward dependent coverage
• Competitive 401(k) employer match
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually (Prorated for new employees)
• 5 personal days per year (Prorated)
• Opportunity to work in a new, growing manufacturing environment
• Career development with a globally recognized industry leader

Transportation Coordinator is responsible for both the tactical planning and day-to-day execution of domestic and international transportation activities. This role ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of finished goods, raw materials, and imported products while maintaining customer, carrier, and company requirements. The position combines transportation planning, shipment coordination, carrier management, freight optimization, documentation, and customer logistics support. The role works closely with Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, Production Planning, Purchasing, Finance, and external transportation providers.

Daily, onsite attendance is required at the job's location in Anderson, Indiana.

Track shipments from pickup through final delivery and manage exceptions, including delays, missed appointments, shortages, and recovery actions.

Review and follow customer routing guides, shipping instructions, appointment requirements, and labeling standards.

Support ASN, EDI, routing, labeling, pallet, and delivery-compliance requirements.

Investigate transportation-related chargebacks and support corrective actions.

Maintain effective working relationships with carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and parcel providers.

Monitor carrier service, capacity, responsiveness, and cost performance.

Support carrier selection, freight-rate reviews, and transportation sourcing activities.

Monitor transportation spending, identify freight-cost reduction opportunities, and minimize premium and expedited freight through proactive planning.

Audit freight invoices and support discrepancy resolution with Finance and service providers.

Analyze freight costs, shipment data, and transportation performance to support service and cost improvements.

Support international shipping and customs documentation, coordinating with freight forwarders and customs brokers as needed.

Support freight claims involving loss, damage, shortage, or service failure.

Align transportation plans with production schedules, inventory availability, warehouse capacity, and customer demand.

Partner with Customer Service, Warehouse, Production Planning, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field…