Logistics Coordinator - Transportation Operations

Uber Freight · Chicago

Manufacturing & Operationsposted 2mo ago

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Schedule: FT

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 3043

About the Role

Uber Freight is looking for experienced customer service professionals with a background in the Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics field. Our specialists will lead transportation functions to ensure accurate, timely delivery of products in the most efficient and cost-effective manner all while providing excellent customer service to our customers. This position will be at our Oakville, ON office location, work schedule will be Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

What the Candidate Will Do

Use the Transportation Management System (TMS) to its fullest potential in order to facilitate the life cycle of an order
Exceed customer on time pick-up and delivery expectations
Establish and maintain effective relationships with carriers contracted to the account as well as other carriers operating in your geographical region
Effective and timely freight coverage and carrier selection through systemic routing guide and spot shipments including rate negotiation
Leverage TMS to effectively route and consolidate orders considering best cost and transit options for all transportation modes
Monitoring and resolving shipment data errors
Proactive analysis to prevent service failures
Proactively develop, recommend and implement cost savings and/or service improvement programs in support of the transportation strategy
Professional and timely communications
Identify patterns with shipper, receiver, and carrier performance and recommend actions for improvement
Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies in TMS financials
Train new customer and vendor users on the TMS, demonstrating knowledge of customer business practices and workflow

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of related experience in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain
Canada over the road transportation experience
Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Logistics or Supply Chain Management
Strong understanding of cross-border transportation and the freight logistics industry
Experience LTL, FTL and flatbed transportation
Reporting and Analytics (Ability to run BI reports; validate information; understand reports, offer feedback and deliver insights to your manager and or customer contacts on the information contained within the report)

Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000 base salary per year, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

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EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.