What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Coordinator position at MetroPark Warehouses?
METROPARK WAREHOUSES, LLC
The Transportation Coordinator (Broker-Focused) is responsible for managing daily freight operations while also taking on responsibilities typically associated with a freight broker. This role includes coordinating shipments, sourcing reliable carriers, negotiating rates, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal teams and external logistics partners.
Pay: Base Salary $60,000.00 plus commission
Duties and Responsibilities:
- • Schedule and coordinate inbound and outbound freight across multiple transportation modes (e.g., FTL, LTL, intermodal)
- • Source and secure third-party carriers to meet shipping needs and deadlines
- • Negotiate freight rates and confirm carrier availability and capacity
- • Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delays or service issues
- • Ensure all documentation (BOLs, PODs, rate confirmations) is completed and accurate
- • Maintain carrier and load information in transportation management systems (TMS)
- • Track, trace, and communicate shipment updates to internal and external stakeholders
- • Build and maintain relationships with shippers, carriers, and 3PL partners
- • Analyze freight spend, optimize routing, and identify cost-saving opportunities
- • Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company policies
Skills and Qualifications:
- • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business preferred
- • 2 years of experience in transportation coordination, freight brokerage, or dispatching
- • Familiarity with TMS software and load boards (e.g., DAT, Truckstop)
- • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment
- • Strong understanding of freight operations, carrier networks, and DOT regulations
- • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and logistics-related platforms
- • Existing relationships with regional or national carriers
- • Experience working in a brokerage or 3PL environment
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000