Domestic Trucking & Logistics Coordinator (Drayage, OTR, & Warehouse Sourcing)

Overview At Sealink, we believe there is a better way to do freight. Logistics is often a complicated and confusing process, but it does not have to be. We focus on simplifying shipping for customers by bringing freight & its visibility online. We use technology to offer enhanced visibility to your shipment, making it easy for you to browse rates, make bookings, and pay invoices online. Sealink International Inc. operates in several locations throughout the United States and employs over 100 dedicated staff members. We have exported over a million TEUS so far. We were recognized among the top fastest growing companies in the US by Inc. Media FIVE times – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Sealink International, a renowned global logistics company, is seeking a talented Domestic Trucking Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about freight/logistics, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career. With our innovative and convenient approach to freight, and our unwavering dedication to our customer’s success, we are excited to welcome new customers to our family and help them grow with us. This is where you come in! Position Summary: The Trucking & Logistics Coordinator plays a pivotal operational and financial role within our freight forwarding business. This position is responsible for managing the seamless execution of international import/export container drayage and domestic Over-the-Road (OTR) freight movements, while strategically sourcing third-party warehousing partnerships and negotiating competitive rates. The ideal candidate is an aggressive problem solver who can protect company margins through sharp quoting, firm carrier rate negotiation, accurate 3PL warehouse sourcing/pricing structures, and proactive resolution of invoice disputes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Inland Drayage & OTR Coordination · Container Drayage: Monitor and coordinate import/export container movements between major ocean ports, rail ramps, and final destinations. · Accessorial Mitigation: Track Last Free Days (LFD) across port and rail terminal systems to actively eliminate demurrage, detention, and dry-run fees. · OTR Dispatch & Routing: Plan, route, and dispatch domestic Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments to meet customer timelines with full working knowledge of carrier portals, expedited shipments, multi-stop/consolidated loads. · Regulations: Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, ELD & Hours of Service rules · Track & Trace: Maintain high-visibility tracking and tracing on all active shipments, stepping in to resolve transit delays or equipment failures under pressure. Warehouse Sourcing & Pricing · Strategic Sourcing: Identify, vet, and establish operational partnerships with strategic third-party (3PL) warehouses and cross-dock facilities across core logistics lanes. · Rate Negotiation: Negotiate competitive pricing matrixes with warehouse vendors, including storage rates, handling fees (in/out charges), palletizing, and cross-dock costs. · Cost Analysis: Review, benchmark, and evaluate warehouse pricing proposals against current market trends to ensure optimal cost efficiency. · Vendor Management: Oversee service-level compliance of partner warehouses to guarantee capacity and efficient throughput for incoming and outgoing freight cargo. Quoting, Rate Negotiation & Financial Disputes · Freight Quoting: Formulate precise, profitable shipping quotes for customers by calculating domestic linehaul, drayage, fuel surcharges, and estimated warehouse costs. · Carrier Negotiation: Secure spot-market capacity and negotiate favorable haulage contracts with carriers to maximize bottom-line freight margins. · Freight Bill Auditing: Review and audit inbound carrier and warehouse invoices against original r…

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