Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator

Full‑Time • Non‑Exempt • On‑Site (Cypress, CA) • Monday–Friday

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly responsive Transportation Coordinator to support high‑volume freight operations for our distribution facilities. This role plays a vital part in ensuring timely, accurate, and cost‑effective shipments by managing freight quotes, coordinating carrier pickups, and resolving daily transportation issues in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.

If you thrive in logistics operations, enjoy problem‑solving on the fly, and can manage multiple shipments under tight deadlines, this role offers a strong opportunity to contribute to overall supply chain efficiency.

What You'll Do

Transportation & Freight Coordination

• Obtain a high volume of freight quotes for LTL, partial truckload, and full truckload shipments and communicate pricing and transit details to Sales within tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with carriers to arrange pickups and ensure all time‑sensitive shipment requirements are met.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding high freight costs, extended transit times, and shipment delays.

Shipment Processing & TMS Management

• Process a high daily volume of orders in the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Consolidate freight into shipments, update shipment financials, select best‑value carriers, and generate shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (BOLs) and shipping labels.
• Accurately build palletized shipments in the TMS, including weights, dimensions, freight class, and shipment details.
• Ensure shipment setup and shipping notes align with quoted details to minimize billing discrepancies and service issues.

Issue Resolution & Market Awareness

• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve exceptions such as late pickups, delayed carrier arrivals, and service failures.
• Apply working knowledge of NMFC codes, freight class, and general freight market conditions to support accurate shipping decisions.

Compliance & Additional Responsibilities

• Perform work in compliance with Multiquip JSox policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager in support of daily operations.

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in transportation, logistics, shipping, or freight operations preferred but not required.

Transportation & Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of LTL, partial truckload, and full truckload shipping.
• Familiarity with NMFC codes and freight class preferred.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or shipping systems is a plus.

Communication & Work Style

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with urgency in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.
• Dependable, responsive, and consistent in daily execution.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Frequently required to use hands for handling, reaching, and operating systems.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

• $23.00/hr-$27.00/hr
• 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off — accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)
  • Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• MetLife Hyatt Legal and AFLAC plans
• Employee Assistance Program