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Senior Freight Coordinator / Freight Specialist

Madison Approach
Rochelle, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
Senior Freight Coordinator / Freight Specialist
New Rochelle, NY   •    On-Site   •   Full-Time    •   $70-80k annually

About Our Client
Our client is a manufacturer of safety products with large government contracts. They are not a large corporation. They are a hands-on manufacturer where institutional knowledge runs deep, leadership is accessible, and the work you do is visible.

The Opportunity
We are hiring a Freight Specialist to own the day-to-day movement of freight in and out of the Safety Division - inbound and outbound shipments, carrier scheduling, and the documentation that keeps every order accurate and on time. You will work in a small, close-knit office directly adjacent to the manufacturing warehouse, and you will be the person the warehouse team and carriers rely on to keep freight moving without friction.
This is a role for someone who has done this work for years, knows how to run it independently, and doesn't need to be managed closely to get it right.

What You'll Do
Coordinate Daily Freight
  1. Coordinate daily inbound and outbound freight shipments (LTL/FTL, parcel as needed) for manufacturing operations
  2. Schedule pickups and deliveries; communicate shipment requirements with carriers, warehouse staff, and internal stakeholders
  3. Route shipments accurately based on service level, cost, transit time, and delivery requirements
Keep Shipments Moving and Accurate
  1. Monitor shipment progress and resolve issues - delays, exceptions, shortages, incorrect paperwork - quickly and professionally
  2. Prepare and verify shipping documentation: bills of lading, packing slips, shipment confirmations, and carrier labels
  3. Maintain accurate shipment records and keep status current in company systems
Support the Warehouse Team
  1. Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure orders are staged, labeled, and ready for carrier pickup
  2. Work with carriers and freight forwarders to obtain quotes, compare options, and resolve billing discrepancies
Improve How Freight Moves
  1. Identify bottlenecks in the freight process and recommend practical improvements that reduce delays and errors
What You Bring
  1. 5 years coordinating freight and shipments in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing setting
  2. Strong working knowledge of LTL/FTL transportation methods, as well as Air, Rail and Ocean shipping and common shipping workflows
  3. A demonstrated ability to work independently in a small office with minimal supervision
  4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfort managing shipment data in tracking or ERP systems
    1. Strong preference for experience with SAP Business One
  5. Strong communication skills; able to coordinate effectively with carriers and internal teams
  6. Detail orientation and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities at once
Preferred: experience in a manufacturing environment with SKU/order variety and tight fulfillment windows; familiarity with ERP or TMS tools; experience resolving carrier billing discrepancies.

What We Offer
  1. $70-80k annually, commensurate with experience
  2. Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k)
  3. 100% on-site at our New Rochelle, NY headquarters
  4. A stable, 50 year-old manufacturer with ISO 9001:2015 certification and a strong regional reputation


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Company Description

We don’t just want to find you a job, we want to help you achieve your goals. We do that with you, by listening to you. We take the time to discuss your needs, expectations and career objectives. We find out who you are as well as what you can do. And we call on our contacts in countless businesses and corporations to find the position that will fit your skills, your personality, and your potential.

We staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors.

If you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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