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$70K - 120K a year
Coordinate freight and logistics activities, manage carrier relationships, and analyze cost reduction opportunities.
Experience in logistics coordination, freight management, and working with carriers and freight documentation.
Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL, by applying to become a Corporate Logistics Coordinator. Summary: Responsible for corporate logistics activities on a national and local level. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinates trucking for all inbound raw materials for all CDBS locations • Responsible for the timely movement of all material from the steel mills to our facilities • Works with the steel purchasing to ensure critical material is expedited • Tracks mill freight rates and identifies competitive carriers to haul material efficiently • Builds strong relationships with carriers and purchasing to support their needs • Assists in managing carrier, broker, and rail contractual agreements • Assists in managing inbound/outbound shipments • Coordinates with freight forwarder and customs broker to facilitate import/export shipments • Works closely with Corporate Logistics Team and Shipping Managers on proper freight documentation, legalities, and retention policies • Creates, monitors, and distributes freight reports • Coordinates machinery moves directly with Engineering and the plants • Manages and facilitates freight claims • Monitors freight related credits and return authorizations • Participates in developing the annual freight budget • Works closely with all plants and all carriers to minimize freight costs • Assists with the training and development of traffic managers and personnel • Conducts regular meetings with traffic managers to identify opportunities and to review carrier performance • Actively involved in participating and leading the Traffic Committee, ROU calls, and meetings • Audit freight invoices to ensure accuracy of contractual rates • Fill in for a traffic manager as necessary in any CDBS locations • Back-up Corporate Logistics Specialist and Corporate Logistics Manager, when needed • Analyze IPL and freight lanes to make recommendations on cost reduction opportunities • Assist in leading quarterly freight calls with Plant, Shipping, and Sales Managers • Participates in Sales/Operations meetings as required
This job posting was last updated on 2/4/2026