Transportation Coordinator

METROPARK WAREHOUSES, LLC

The Transportation Coordinator (Broker-Focused) is responsible for managing daily freight operations while also taking on responsibilities typically associated with a freight broker. This role includes coordinating shipments, sourcing reliable carriers, negotiating rates, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal teams and external logistics partners.

Pay: Base Salary $60,000.00 plus commission

• • Schedule and coordinate inbound and outbound freight across multiple transportation modes (e.g., FTL, LTL, intermodal)
• • Source and secure third-party carriers to meet shipping needs and deadlines
• • Negotiate freight rates and confirm carrier availability and capacity
• • Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delays or service issues
• • Ensure all documentation (BOLs, PODs, rate confirmations) is completed and accurate
• • Maintain carrier and load information in transportation management systems (TMS)
• • Track, trace, and communicate shipment updates to internal and external stakeholders
• • Build and maintain relationships with shippers, carriers, and 3PL partners
• • Analyze freight spend, optimize routing, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• • Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company policies

• • High school diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred
• • 2+ years of experience in transportation coordination, freight brokerage, or dispatching
• • Familiarity with TMS software and load boards (e.g., DAT, Truckstop)
• • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
• • Strong understanding of freight operations, carrier networks, and DOT regulations
• • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and logistics-related platforms
• • Existing relationships with regional or national carriers
• • Experience working in a brokerage or 3PL environment

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.