Logistics Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

Atlanta - Austell, GA 30168. Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000.

• Coordinate Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) inbound and outbound shipments with transportation providers.
• Tender freight loads to approved carriers and secure capacity that meets service and cost expectations.
• Track shipments from pickup through delivery, ensuring on-time performance and proactively communicating shipment status and ETAs to internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, carriers, warehouses, and internal teams to ensure seamless transportation operations.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve transportation issues, including delays, service failures, and delivery exceptions.
• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with freight carriers while holding transportation partners accountable to agreed-upon service levels.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates and support carrier sourcing initiatives to optimize transportation spend.
• Research freight market trends, carrier capacity, and transportation rates to support informed shipping decisions and competitive pricing.
• Analyze transportation data, carrier performance, and shipping costs to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Accurately maintain shipment records, freight rates, carrier communications, and transportation data within company systems.
• Audit freight invoices and ensure accurate billing and payment processing.
• Coordinate delivery of warehouse supplies and transportation needs for external partners.
• Manage offsite inventory storage logistics and transportation for overflow inventory.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve transportation processes, service levels, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Occasional travel required, up to 10%. Hybrid/Remote from Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, or Dallas, TX.

• Annual 10% bonus incentive
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid Time Off at accrual rate of 15 days per year
• Six paid holidays per calendar year
• Medical and vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company‑paid STD/LTD
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) match program
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Work with supportive and collaborative colleagues
• Free books

• 2-5 years’ experience working in e‑commerce logistics/transportation/shipping/supply chain operations.
• Experience in analyzing and managing transportation processes and freight movements to multiple facilities.
• Experience in the use and application of software and automation technologies used in the industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• SQL code creation/writing preferred.
• Proficiency in transportation analytics tools/concepts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present findings to senior leadership.

Thrift Books is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Thrift Books is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time.

All candidates must be willing to authorize a pre‑employment background check.