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 hybrid 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.