Transportation & Logistics Coordinator

The Transportation & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily transportation operations by coordinating driver routes, scheduling pickups, and ensuring efficient logistics planning. This role serves as a key point of communication between drivers, warehouse operations, and internal departments to help ensure timely deliveries and pickups while maintaining accurate records and supporting day-to-day transportation activities.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm)
Location: Onsite in Aurora, CO 
Pay: $26/hr
Length: 3 months to start, with potential for extension
 

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can quickly adapt to changing operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily driver routes and schedules to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Plan routes based on geographic areas, workload, sequencing, and customer needs.
• Prepare daily route documentation, maps, and driver paperwork.
• Respond to unexpected schedule changes, including driver absences, by adjusting routes and redistributing workloads.
• Coordinate inbound pickup schedules and communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure timely transportation of goods.
• Collaborate with warehouse and dock operations to coordinate loading schedules and dock assignments.
• Monitor daily transportation activities and troubleshoot operational issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, routing information, and departmental documentation.
• Provide administrative support for transportation and logistics operations.
• Communicate professionally with drivers, supervisors, vendors, and internal departments to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Ensure compliance with transportation procedures, safety guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with reporting, data entry, and other logistics-related administrative tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating driver schedules, routing, or dispatch operations preferred.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fleet management or GPS routing software.
• Experience using transportation management or dispatch software.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and commercial vehicle operations.
• Experience working in warehouse or distribution environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.

Core Competencies

• Organization & Planning
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Decision Making

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with frequent computer use.
• Regular interaction with warehouse and transportation personnel.
• Occasional work within a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and moderate noise levels.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates will have experience coordinating logistics, dispatching drivers, or planning transportation routes in a fast-paced environment. They are calm under pressure, highly organized, and capable of making quick operational decisions while balancing multiple priorities. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach are essential for success in this role.

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