Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Coordinator Department: Transportation Reports to: Transportation Manager Hours Available: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST (1-hour lunch break) FLSA Class: Exempt Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.) About the Opportunity At BEDGEAR®, we believe efficient transportation and logistics are critical to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our Transportation team ensures products move seamlessly through our global supply chain while maintaining compliance, controlling costs, and supporting operational excellence. We're looking for a Transportation Coordinator who is passionate about logistics, transportation operations, and supply chain execution, and excited to help drive the efficient movement of goods across our global network. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating shipments, managing transportation documentation, collaborating with internal and external partners, and solving logistical challenges before they impact the business. You won't just coordinate shipments—you'll help ensure our products move efficiently, compliantly, and on time while supporting the operational excellence that powers the BEDGEAR® brand. We're looking for someone who aligns deeply with our core values and brings the right mindset as much as the right experience. What You’ll Do As our Transportation Coordinator, you'll be responsible for coordinating domestic and international transportation activities while partnering closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse operations, production, procurement, customer experience, and transportation partners to ensure the seamless movement of goods throughout the supply chain. Essential Functions Coordinate, track, and trace all inbound and outbound shipments—import and export—across air, ocean, truckload, less‑than‑truckload, and rail transportation. Monitor shipment milestones and proactively resolve delays, exceptions, and service failures in partnership with the Logistics Manager. Manage purchase order and sales order consolidation strategies to optimize freight utilization and reduce transportation costs. Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and export declarations. Oversee customs clearance processes, including ABI entries, customs releases, and compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations. Schedule dock appointments for both inbound and outbound freight, ensuring alignment with warehouse capacity, production schedules, and carrier availability. Maintain accurate and timely data within transportation management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and carrier portals. Generate daily, weekly, and monthly logistics performance reports, including transit times, carrier KPIs, freight spend, and exception trends. Collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant movement of goods. Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing logistics workflows and recommending process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce cost. Maintain detailed records of shipments, customs documentation, and carrier communications for audit, compliance, and internal reporting. Partner closely with Warehouse, Production, Customer Experience, and Procurement teams to resolve discrepancies, documentation issues, or delivery challenges. Assist in mentoring junior team members by sharing best practices and supporting training initiatives within the logistics function. Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice. What Makes Someone Successful Here Success in this role is about more than technical knowledge—it's about mindset, ownership, accountability, and how you show up for your team and the business. Our Core Values We look for team members who are: Hungry – Motivated, driven, and eager to grow. Humble – Team‑first and open to feedback. Curious – Always learning and looking for better ways to work. Clever – Resourceful problem‑solvers who think critically. Committed – Dependable and accountable to results. Humanitarian – Respectful, supportive, and invested in helping others succeed. Qualifications Required: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify. English literate and proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension). Successful completion of a criminal background check is required. Preferred: Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations. Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation, including ocean drayage, truckload, less‑than‑truckload, air freight, rail, and customs clearance processes. Experience utilizing Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office, including Excel. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple shipments, prioritize competing demands, and maintain accurate transportation documentation. Prior experience in ocean drayage, domestic trucking coordination, and customs release processes. Transportation brokerage experience is a plus. Why Join BEDGEAR®? At BEDGEAR®, you'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond a traditional transportation role. You'll work alongside leaders across the business, help drive meaningful results, and play an active role in building a culture centered around engagement, accountability, innovation, and growth. We're building a team of people who want to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization and each other. BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. Physical Demands Appropriate work intensity level: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy #J-18808-Ljbffr