Senior Freight Coordinator / Freight Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Freight Coordinator / Freight Specialist

New Rochelle, NY • On-Site • Full-Time • $70-80k annually

About Our Client

Our client is a manufacturer of safety products with large government contracts. They are not a large corporation. They are a hands-on manufacturer where institutional knowledge runs deep, leadership is accessible, and the work you do is visible.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Freight Specialist to own the day-to-day movement of freight in and out of the Safety Division - inbound and outbound shipments, carrier scheduling, and the documentation that keeps every order accurate and on time. You will work in a small, close-knit office directly adjacent to the manufacturing warehouse, and you will be the person the warehouse team and carriers rely on to keep freight moving without friction.

This is a role for someone who has done this work for years, knows how to run it independently, and doesn't need to be managed closely to get it right.

What You'll Do

Coordinate Daily Freight

1. Coordinate daily inbound and outbound freight shipments (LTL/FTL, parcel as needed) for manufacturing operations
2. Schedule pickups and deliveries; communicate shipment requirements with carriers, warehouse staff, and internal stakeholders
3. Route shipments accurately based on service level, cost, transit time, and delivery requirements

Keep Shipments Moving and Accurate

1. Monitor shipment progress and resolve issues - delays, exceptions, shortages, incorrect paperwork - quickly and professionally
2. Prepare and verify shipping documentation: bills of lading, packing slips, shipment confirmations, and carrier labels
3. Maintain accurate shipment records and keep status current in company systems

Support the Warehouse Team

1. Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure orders are staged, labeled, and ready for carrier pickup
2. Work with carriers and freight forwarders to obtain quotes, compare options, and resolve billing discrepancies

Improve How Freight Moves

1. Identify bottlenecks in the freight process and recommend practical improvements that reduce delays and errors

What You Bring

1. 5+ years coordinating freight and shipments in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing setting
2. Strong working knowledge of LTL/FTL transportation methods, as well as Air, Rail and Ocean shipping and common shipping workflows
3. A demonstrated ability to work independently in a small office with minimal supervision
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfort managing shipment data in tracking or ERP systems
   1. Strong preference for experience with SAP Business One
5. Strong communication skills; able to coordinate effectively with carriers and internal teams
6. Detail orientation and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities at once

Preferred: experience in a manufacturing environment with SKU/order variety and tight fulfillment windows; familiarity with ERP or TMS tools; experience resolving carrier billing discrepancies.

What We Offer

1. $70-80k annually, commensurate with experience
2. Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k)
3. 100% on-site at our New Rochelle, NY headquarters
4. A stable, 50+ year-old manufacturer with ISO 9001:2015 certification and a strong regional reputation

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