Senior Logistics Coordinator

Dekalb, IL
job summary:
A Senior Logistics Coordinator is needed for the world's largest food and beverage company in the Dekalb, IL area. This role requires an experienced logistics professional to manage transportation load planning, carrier selection, and shipment tracking while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimized freight orders and on-time delivery.

location: Dekalb, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $20.02 - 22.07 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Associates

responsibilities:
Operational Responsibilities:

  • Execute product transportation efficiently using available tools to surpass service expectations.

  • Collaborate with customer service, carriers, facilities, and deployment teams.

  • Maintain a professional demeanor in all forms of communication including in-person, phone, and email.

  • Demonstrate initiative and make informed decisions independently regarding customer needs and carrier capacity.

  • Escalate issues to management as necessary.

  • Support the Operational Master Plan and Continuous Excellence Initiatives.

  • Participate in Continuous Process Improvement efforts.

  • Resolve conflicts and discrepancies in a positive and timely manner.
Functional Duties for Planning:

  • Manage planning anomalies and analyze non-routine problems to understand root issues.

  • Conduct final validation of transportation plans and maintain accurate data.

  • Establish connections between appointment times and transit durations.

  • Create fully optimized freight orders.

  • Perform initial carrier selection.

  • Manage planning exceptions such as order changes, rush requests, and accessorial validation.

  • Oversee day-to-day carrier management.
Functional Duties for Service:

  • Manage on-time pick-up and delivery schedules.

  • Track shipments in transit and identify potential risks for mitigation.

  • Maintain accurate date and appointment management.

  • Handle service exceptions as they arise.
Administrative and Additional Duties:

  • Foster strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

  • Communicate daily regarding operational successes and areas for improvement.

  • Engage in continuous education regarding transportation and supply chain practices.

  • Handle confidential information with appropriate discretion.

  • Attend meetings and participate in assigned projects.

  • Travel and undergo training aimed at maximizing value for the company.
qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Education: Associates

skills:
  • Logistics


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-02-20

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