Transportation Coordinator

Job Title:

Transportation Coordinator (Remote Contract)

Job Description

This remote contract role supports a small transportation team by managing day-to-day transportation planning activities such as scheduling, tendering, resolving product issues, and handling email communication. You will work closely with Operations Planning and Warehouse/Plant teams to ensure accurate and timely transportation execution in a fast-paced environment. The position suits a self-starter who communicates clearly, pays close attention to detail, and can prioritize and manage competing requests while taking ownership of issues through to resolution.

Responsibilities

+ Complete daily transportation planning activities, including scheduling shipments, tendering loads, and coordinating transportation execution.

+ Monitor and resolve product and transportation issues, investigating root causes and following problems through to full resolution.

+ Manage professional email communication with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure clear, timely updates.

+ Work cross-functionally with Operations Planning to align transportation plans with production and inventory needs.

+ Collaborate with Warehouse and Plant teams to coordinate shipping activities and address operational constraints or changes.

+ Proactively identify transportation issues early, escalate appropriately, and make sound day-to-day execution decisions.

+ Review transportation and related data for accuracy, using tools such as SAP and Excel where applicable.

+ Balance routine transportation execution tasks with unexpected issues in a fast-moving environment.

+ Prioritize and manage multiple requests and stakeholders at once, ensuring service levels and timelines are met.

+ Support teammates during volume spikes by sharing workload and stepping into tasks as needed.

+ Participate in holiday rotation coverage to maintain continuity of transportation operations.

+ Maintain clear, accurate records and documentation related to transportation activities and issue resolution.

Essential Skills

+ Proven ability to work as a self-starter, picking up work independently and asking the right questions without requiring constant direction.

+ Strong team collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with cross-functional partners.

+ High attention to detail, especially in transportation execution and data accuracy.

+ Curiosity and problem-solving mindset, with a willingness to investigate issues rather than only flagging them.

+ Demonstrated ownership of work, following issues through to resolution rather than handing them off prematurely.

+ Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously and manage competing priorities.

+ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for day-to-day execution in transportation activities.

+ Effective organization and time management skills in a fast-moving environment.

+ Comfort working in a role where priorities may shift daily and unexpected issues arise.

+ Comfort using multiple systems and tools to manage transportation and related data.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Transportation or inventory management experience is helpful but not required.

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Experience with SAP is beneficial but not mandatory.

+ Excel skills, including using filters, sorting, basic formulas, and reviewing data for accuracy.

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Experience with purchasing, logistics, and administrative support functions.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools for communication and documentation.

+ Experience in customer service or clerical work supporting operational teams.

Work Environment

This role is fully remote and supports a small transportation team of three, operating in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment. Typical working hours are approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with reliable availability needed during core business hours. The position requires participation in a holiday rotation and occasional overtime to support business needs. You will work primarily with digital tools and systems, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and potentially SAP, while…