Transportation Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with trucking companies to book loads, identify capacity, and negotiate rates.
• Tender inbound loads for ingredients & packaging to factories; coordinate with carriers, for dry van, refrigerated vans, and heated trailer shipments.
• Work and align with corporate & factory supply chain planning teams to understand daily, weekly, and monthly forecasts and how/where allocated across the Richardson network.
• Utilize negotiated rates and shipping data to identify cost savings, freight efficiencies, and best practices.
• Manage data within internal Truck TMS and railcar TMS systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Work with 3PL transportation partners to monitor load progress, maintain documentation, and communicate updates with production, carriers, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in transportation/logistics, preferably within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by June 11, 2026 .
• Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Additional Information

As a result of growth in our U. S . operations, our U . S . Country Office in St. Louis, Missouri provide s leadership and support to our operating facilities and employees across the country. At Richardson, employees enjoy a competitive salary and flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for training and career development. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibilities while supporting our communities. Position Overview: The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and execution of truck movements across the Richardson network, ensuring that commodities (ingredients, packaging, finished goods) are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. This role involves managing relationships with carriers, internal departments, 3PL warehouse and transportation partners, and external customers while monitoring transportation performance and regulatory compliance. This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role.

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