Transportation Logistics Coordinator

Eaton’s ES GDCO division is currently seeking a Transportation Logistics Coordinator to join the Woodridge, IL team! The hourly rate for this position is $21.00-$22.00 per hour. Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Why work at Eaton? We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being that start on day one! Listed below are programs that are offered by our manufacturing site. Visit Eaton.com for more information. Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Competitive compensation packages Paid parental leave, holidays, and vacation! Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match, Education/Tuition Assistance Program, Annual Wellness Reimbursement, and more! Position Overview: The Transportation Coordinator supports the Shipping Department by coordinating day-to-day outbound transportation activities. This primarily office based position includes daily responsibilities such as identifying consolidation opportunities, quoting, scheduling and confirming shipments, maintaining documentation, and tracking deliveries. This role works closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and transportation partners to address requests, resolve shipment-related issues, and help keep shipments moving efficiently on schedule. In this function you will: Plan, schedule, and coordinate outbound shopments using Transportation Management Systems (TMS), adjusting schedules as needed to support operational and customer requirements. Track and monitor shopments from pickup through delivery, confirming pickups with transportation partners and communicating shipment status or delays to appropriate teams. Identify consolidation and transportation opportunities to support efficient movement of shopments and high service levels. Troubleshoot and resolve transportation related issues, escalating concerns and recommending solutions when appropriate. Maintain accurate shipment information and documentation within transportation systems and generate required reports. Coordinate with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and transportation providers to address order changes, shipment requests, and other transportation needs. Support non-standard shipment requests by identifying qualified tranpsortation providers, obtaining quotes, calculating applicable markups, and providing timely rate information to support sales quotations. Qualifications: Required: High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution Minimum of 1 year of experience coordinating logistics, shipping, or outbound transportation activities within a distribution or warehouse operation. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. Preferred: 1 year or more Warehouse Management Software experience (SAP experience is a plus) Position Criteria: Understanding of carrier capabilities Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers and external customers/vendors Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Attention to detail and accuracy Time management, multi-tasking and self starter Verbal and written communication skills #IND123 #LI-KC1 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic inf…

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