Transportation and Logistics Coordinator

Flight Safety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. Flight Safety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The Traffic Coordinator serves as the Shipping Supervisor's primary resource for coordinating transportation and logistics activities. This position plans and executes domestic and international shipments, serves as the principal point of contact for carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal departments, to ensure all transportation activities comply with customer requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulations while supporting safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of company products.

• Coordinate both domestic and international shipments using parcel, LTL, dedicated load, flatbed, oversized, specialized, ocean, and air transportation.
• Schedule transportation with approved carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to support customer delivery requirements.
• Prepare shipping schedules and coordinate transportation activities including oversized and specialized shipments requiring permits, route planning, escorts, or other transportation requirements.
• Work closely with the crating department to coordinate packaging requirements, crate construction, and shipment readiness.
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable customer specifications, government regulations, export requirements, military standards, hazardous material requirements (when applicable), and company processes and work instructions.
• Prepare and review shipping documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, export documentation, and other required transportation documents.
• Coordinate international shipments with freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal Trade Compliance partners, and government agencies to ensure timely customs clearance.
• Obtain freight quotations and evaluate transportation options based on cost, service, transit time, and customer requirements.
• Monitor shipments from pickup through delivery and proactively resolve transportation issues, delays, shortages, damages, or exceptions.
• Maintain communication with internal and external customers regarding shipment status, tracking information, and delivery schedules as required.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, and Program Management to prioritize shipments and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain transportation records, freight documentation, performance metrics, and shipment history.
• Support freight invoice reconciliation and assist with transportation cost analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and enhance customer service.
• Maintain knowledge of transportation regulations, carrier capabilities, and industry best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to shipping, packaging, logistics, and transportation processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Equivalent combination of education and applicable experience may be considered.

• Three (3) years of experience…