Logistics Coordinator
Charlottesville, VA
Qualdoc Staffing /
Direct Hire /
On-site
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator / Operations Support
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Are you a motivated logistics professional ready to take ownership of truckload operations from start to finish? We're seeking a Logistics Coordinator / Operations Support Specialist to join our team and help ensure the smooth and efficient movement of freight across domestic markets. This is a newly created position with the potential for leadership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle cradle-to-grave truckload logistics operations, including carrier sourcing, rate negotiation, shipment scheduling, and real-time tracking.
- Make informed and profitable business decisions to meet operational goals.
- Build and maintain trustworthy relationships with customers at all levels, from C-suite executives to front-line staff.
- Manage and grow vendor relationships with carrier partners.
- Utilize digital freight platforms to streamline processes.
- Provide internal customers with accurate trucking rate quotes.
- Cover freight, dispatch drivers, negotiate rates, track shipments, and deliver exceptional customer service.
Qualifications:
- Experience using load boards for coordinating shipments or logistics
- Proven experience in truckload ground transportation, especially in operations.
- Familiarity with digital freight forwarder platforms and freight brokerage processes.
- Strong communication skills with a knack for relationship-building.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Self-starter with multitasking abilities and a professional yet entrepreneurial mindset.
