Inbound Transportation Coordinator

Job Details

Job Title
:
Inbound Transportation Coordinator

Department
:
Transportation

Reports to
:
Transportation Manager

Hours Available
: M-F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm EST (1-hour lunch break)

FLSA Class
:
Exempt

EEO1 Classification
:
Administrative Support Workers

Physical Address
: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Salary Range
: $53,818 - $70,000 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade
: 3

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:
HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

BEDGEAR is a brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and provide airflow to help regulate temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to environmental responsibility and is a proud U.S. manufacturer. BEDGEAR products are available in thousands of retail stores globally and have numerous patents and trademarks.

Sleep Fuels Everything®!

The Inbound Transportation Coordinator at BEDGEAR supports the daily operations of inbound freight logistics, ensuring seamless scheduling, tracking, and customs clearance of shipments into manufacturing and warehouse facilities. This role manages data reporting, supports purchase order consolidation, assists with customs releases, and mentors junior team members. Acting as a key liaison between vendors, transportation providers, and internal teams, the Inbound Transportation Coordinator ensures the timely and efficient flow of inbound materials critical to BEDGEAR’s supply chain.

• Track and trace inbound shipments, supporting visibility and problem resolution in partnership with the Logistics Manager.
• Consolidate and plan purchase orders for inbound shipments in collaboration with manufacturing and warehouse teams.
• Manage inbound Advanced Shipment Notices (ASN) and Automated Broker Interface (ABI) customs release processes.
• Schedule inbound dock appointments with manufacturing and receiving teams, ensuring alignment with warehouse capacity and production timelines.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports on inbound performance metrics.
• Work cross-functionally with transportation brokers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing transportation workflows and recommending process enhancements.
• Maintain accurate records of inbound shipments, customs clearances, and carrier communications for compliance and audit purposes.
• Coordinate closely with the Warehouse and Production teams to proactively resolve discrepancies in shipments, delays, or receiving documentation.

• Strong track-and-trace, PO planning, and shipment scheduling skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; ERP/transportation management system (TMS) experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of ocean drayage, domestic/international logistics, and customs clearance processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage data reporting, performance analysis, and document tracking accurately.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership capabilities to support the development of junior coordinators.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader transportation initiatives.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Prior experience in ocean drayage, domestic trucking coordination, and customs release processes.
• Transportation brokerage experience is a plus.

Note:

The detailed physical demands are not displayed in a table here. The role requires typical office activities with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs and standard warehouse coordination tasks as applicable; refer to the original description for full details.

Equal Opportunity: BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!