Logistics coordinator

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2 Locations
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Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Coordinates freight movement by negotiating rates, arranging pickup and delivery schedules, sourcing carriers, tracking shipments, resolving discrepancies, responding to business partner inquiries, maintaining transportation management systems, and verifying shipping documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

               

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

               

Position Summary

Coordinates the freight movement of business partners by effectively negotiating rates, tracking shipments, and proactively identifying issues.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Negotiates pricing agreements with business partners.
  • Plans and coordinates pick-up and delivery schedules.
  • Scouts and contacts qualified carriers for freight services
  • Monitors, tracks, and reports shipment status to business partners.
  • Resolves freight-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Responds to all business partner’s inquiries and requests.      
  • Tracks and maintains transportation management systems.
  • Prepares and verifies shipping documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field.
  • 2+ years of brokerage experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics systems.

               

               

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed. 

  

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics or a related field
  • 2+ years of brokerage experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics systems

Saia Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Saia and has not been reviewed or approved by Saia.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is considered robust, with affordable medical options and a premium-free plan after 10 years of service; this is highlighted as especially valuable for long-tenured employees.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching, supporting long-term savings alongside the core insurance benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave are included, complemented by wellness programs and other supplemental options.

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The Company
HQ: Johns Creek, GA
3,979 Employees
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together

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