Transportation Logistics Coordinator

<About The Company>
Founded in 2017, Guardian Barrier Services brings together American innovation, engineering expertise, and top-tier fabrication techniques—crafting an advanced barrier system tailored for the most effective crowd control. Our signature barriers are lightweight, user-friendly, and excel in virtually any setting from inside stadiums and arenas to uneven terrain and beaches. We have seen it all and take pride in creating solutions for any environment.

Guardian offers an extensive range of products to enhance the safety, accessibility, and enjoyment of your event. This includes cable ramps to safeguard important cables, VIP and ADA platforms for premium viewing, rolling risers for DJs and elevation, front-of-house and signage structures, delay towers for projecting sound, and spotlights to illuminate performers. With strategically located gear depots across the United States, Guardian can service clients within one business day in most markets.

<Responsibilities>

Providing direct support to the Director of Logistics with scheduling and monitoring transportation-related activities, including pickups and deliveries daily.

• Ensuring all required paperwork is assembled prior to booking a load
• Using an online platform to connect with carriers
• Negotiating rates with third party carriers
• Maintaining the shipping log database
• Creating and building new relationships with carriers
• Creating BOL’s and rate confirmations
• Onboarding of new third party carriers
• Providing rate quotes and time estimates
• Booking and coordinating LTL shipments
• Scheduling and tracking all trucks and trailers
• Manage, coordinate and book loads for company drivers
• Assisting with the maintenance and inspections of company owned trucks and trailers
• Assisting with gear planning and truck routing
• Brokering moves for clients
• Build and create relationships with new clients
• Coordinating with Guardian warehouse and field technicians
• Assisting with maintaining FMSCA compliance

<Requirements>

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Adaptable to changes
• Collaboration and teamwork abilities
• Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person