LTL Operations Coordinator

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Manages daily LTL shipments from quoting and booking through delivery, including carrier coordination, tracking, customer communication, invoicing, claims management, and billing discrepancy resolution. Maintains accurate shipment data in TMS platforms, monitors carrier performance, resolves service issues, and supports profitability through accurate rating and cost control.
Summary Generated by Built In

FLS Transportation is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused LTL Operations Coordinator to join our growing LTL team. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of LTL shipments and ensuring a seamless customer experience from quote to delivery. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced transportation environment.
The LTL Operations Coordinator will oversee daily operational activities including rate quoting, shipment booking, tracking and tracing, customer communication, invoicing, and claims management. This individual will work closely with carriers, customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and profitable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities:

Operations Management

  • Manage all daily LTL shipment activities from order receipt through delivery.
  • Prepare and provide accurate and competitive customer rate quotes.
  • Book and dispatch LTL shipments with approved carrier partners.
  • Coordinate pickups, deliveries, appointment scheduling, and special service requirements.
  • Ensure shipment information is entered accurately into transportation management systems (TMS).

Tracking & Customer Support

  • Monitor shipments from pickup through final delivery.
  • Proactively track and trace shipments to identify potential service issues or delays.
  • Communicate shipment updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Resolve service failures and coordinate corrective actions with carriers.

Invoicing & Financial Administration

  • Review carrier invoices for accuracy and compliance with quoted rates.
  • Generate and process customer invoices in a timely manner.
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Support profitability goals through accurate rating and cost management.

Carrier & Customer Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external partners.
  • Ensure carrier performance meets service expectations and company standards.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and responsiveness.
  • Support sales initiatives by providing operational expertise and shipment solutions.

Qualifications:

  • College Degree Preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in LTL transportation, freight brokerage, logistics, or supply chain operations.
  • Strong understanding of LTL carrier networks, rating structures, and service offerings.
  • Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and freight platforms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Focus
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability

Email and digital communications for job postings will only come from the @flstransport.com domain. If you want to verify that communications or a job offer are legitimately from FLS, check our company website, job posting website, or LinkedIn company page. For additional inquiries, please contact [email protected]”

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of experience in LTL transportation, freight brokerage, logistics, or supply chain operations
  • Strong understanding of LTL carrier networks, rating structures, and service offerings
  • Experience with transportation management systems and freight platforms
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
274 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

FLS is the #1 3PL for cross-border freight between US and Canada and we’re #23 on Transport Topics index of largest 3PLs in North America. FLS is dedicated to servicing all major modes of transportation including dry van, temperature controlled, flat bed, LTL and intermodal services. Our network of 54,000 carriers & 400,000 trucks is a great asset for our clients. Every day, our team of logistics experts are driven by a single shared goal: delivering every load on time, every time, with the least amount of headaches. It’s what our shippers want. It’s what our carriers want. And it’s what we deliver. Every load covered. No sweat.

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