Transportation Coordinator

Transportation CoordinatorTrinityRail is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of Transportation Coordinator at our Eagle Pass, TX plant. We welcome your ideas and your outstanding work ethic. Join our team today and be a part of Helping to Build America. In this role, the Transportation Coordinator is an individual contributor that will support daily freight operations by scheduling shipments, coordinating with vendors and third-party carriers, thus ensuring on-time, cost-effective transportation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced supply-chain environment and enjoys problem-solving, communication, and logistics planning.What You'll Do:Communicate with suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate pickup and delivery requirementsCoordinate daily shipments with carriers and brokers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries, serving as the main point of contactBook transportation capacity based on service requirements, cost, and availabilityTrack and monitor shipments, providing proactive updates to internal teams as neededMaintain timely and accurate data in the TMS including commodity, carrier assignments, shipment status, and cost detailsValidate transportation documents including BOLs, PODs, and shipping instructions upon completionResolve transportation issues such as delays, accessorial, reconsignments, or service failuresEnsure carrier compliance with contractual requirementsAnalyze freight spend and carrier performance to support cost-saving and service-improvement initiativesSupport continuous improvement projects to streamline transportation workflows and enhance efficiencyAlways conduct himself/herself in a professional manner when representing Trinity RailThis demeanor extends to written correspondence and verbal conversations including in person or over the phonePhysically Interaction with Drivers (English and Spanish)This position occasionally needs to walk to the yard where the loads are and performing basic dutiesOther duties and tasks assignedWhat you'll need:2+ years of Transportation or Logistics experience (non-asset brokerage or 3PL preferred)Must have excellent written and oral communication skillsExperience using TMS or ERP systemsAbility to multitask and manage time/tasks in a fast paced, changing environmentProficiency in Word and Excel for reporting and data entryUnderstanding of shipping modes (FTL, LTL, Parcel)Flexibility to answer calls after hours and on weekends as neededAbility to communicate in Spanish a plusPrimary Location: US-TX-Eagle PassWork Locations: Eagle Pass TX - Plant 1041 3490 Hwy 277 North Eagle Pass 78852Job: Logistics Supply ChainOrganization: United StatesSchedule: RegularShift: StandardEmployee Status: Non-ManagementJob Type: Full-timeJob Level: Day JobJob Posting: Oct 8, 2026, 1:49:01 PM EE Pay Type: Salaried