Transportation Coordinator TX

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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together: we’re all on the same team. One Watco.

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on‑the‑job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

This position will have a competitive salary with commission opportunities. Watch this video and learn more about our Transportation Coordinators HERE!

The Transportation Coordinator (TC) plays a crucial role in the overall day‑to‑day freight management of shipments and/or assigned shipping accounts, while delivering cost‑effective solutions that keep the long‑term interest of the customer as our priority. The TC works well both individually and in a team environment; effectively soliciting carriers to haul shipments, establishing carrier & customer relationships, and soliciting customers for transportation opportunities.

This position also plays a critical role in providing quality service to customers, encouraging team morale and performance, while maintaining a positive culture within the branch.

• Broker transportation shipments and secure carrier capacity
• Track and trace customer shipments
• Provide customer support to meet their needs and address issues
• Conduct spot pricing and rate negotiations to meet margin requirements, ensuring maximum profitability
• Meet all customer compliance requirements including level of service, lane compliance, and communication time frames
• Book loads with Registry Monitoring Insurance Service carrier compliance
• Engage in customer and carrier communication to sustain growth
• Develop and manage a network of outside safe and reliable carriers to move freight profitably, ensuring customer satisfaction and adequate service levels
• Assist with financial procedures and operating metrics (detention management, resolving invoice discrepancies, benchmark rate achievement, automation objectives, expedite decisions and costs, etc.)
• Meet or exceed Watco and customer‑targeted financial objectives
• Meet or exceed required margin and revenue goals for the assigned branch

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred
• Transportation or supply chain related experience preferred
• Knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time‑management skills
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 10‑Key, and data entry
• Ability to work with others and be a positive influence on co‑workers
• Professional phone and email communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task with frequent interruptions
• Customer‑service skills and the ability to service both internal and external customers
• Ability to provide oral and written reports, business correspondence, and effective presentation of information to customers, team members, and managers
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Registry Monitoring Insurance Services (RMIS) skills recommended
• Transportation Management System (TMS) skills recommended

• Salary with commission or bonus options
• Sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms – completing paperwork, long consecutive hours of typing, and computer use
• Talk daily to customers, team members, vendors, etc.
• Ability to hear team members communicate
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds
• Ability to travel as required

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing – Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Watco is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.