Transportation Coordinator

The core of this position is to develop and execute a transportation strategy to ensure materials and finished goods move efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively to support operations, customers, and company growth.

The primary responsibility of this position is to execute and support Design Ready Controls' transportation strategy, including transportation operations, international freight, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution. A summary of each responsibility is included, but not limited to, the below.

• Obtain freight quotes and coordinate carrier selection within established guidelines, including expedite and specialty freight.
• Coordinate inbound, outbound, and intercompany shipments to meet production, delivery, and cost goals.
• Arrange international shipments including documentation, customs requirements, and trade classifications.
• Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members on product compliance and documentation.

• Coordinate vehicle fleet management activities for Design Ready Controls and Design Ready Fabrication, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and resolve transportation issues, including late deliveries, damaged freight, claims, billing errors, reclassifications, and service failures.
• Track and report freight costs, carrier performance, on-time delivery, claims, and shipment volume.
• Support transportation cost reporting.
• Communicate transportation issues and trends.
• Identify process improvements, new tools, technology, and automation.
• Engage actively with Design Ready Controls team members in packaging design.

• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics or shipping
• Experience coordinating transportation- familiar with LTL, FTL, parcel and expedited freight
• Detail oriented
• Highly motivated and self-driven
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborates effectively with others in a cross-functional team
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Willpower and ability to learn a new technology, through self-study and thoughtful questioning
• Proficient in Microsoft, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel