Sr Logistic Coordinator

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organization based in the Lemont/Woodridge, IL area. Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Logistics Sr. Coordinator to support transportation and freight operations.

This role is critical in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and reliable product delivery while optimizing carrier performance and driving continuous improvement across supply chain operations. You will report directly to the VP of Operations and VP of IT.

• Monitor carrier on-time delivery performance, premium freight usage, and potential customer delivery disruptions.
• Prepare and distribute monthly carrier performance scorecards.
• Review freight cost trends and maintain freight rate charts and analysis
• Monitor industry and market trends to identify risks and opportunities in transportation.
• Initiate and manage freight RFQs with existing and potential carriers.
• Evaluate and support the onboarding of new carriers (bulk, dry van, ocean freight).
• Participate in second-party audits of carriers and wash facilities.
• Conduct non-conformance investigations and root cause analysis with carriers to support corrective actions.

• Coordinate freight invoice discrepancy resolution with accounting and support cost-savings initiatives.
• Oversee the Shipping and Receiving team, including drafting loading schedules and executing daily transportation activities (bulk truck scaling, FTL/LTL shipment processing, shipping documentation).
• Ensure accurate and compliant Export documentation, including export compliance requirements.
• Coordinate free sample shipments and special transportation requests.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree OR 2-5 years of relevant logistics/transportation experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis and reporting).
• Industry Knowledge:
• Knowledge of National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC), freight classes, density-based classifications, and LTL tariff structures.
• Working knowledge of U.S. DOT PHMSA regulations governing hazardous materials transportation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. export compliance requirements (export documentation, denied party screening, trade regulations).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with ERP, TMS (Transportation Management Systems), or other logistics software.
• IATF certification as a second-party auditor