Transportation Coordinator Groupage, LTL & Managed Transportation

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our clients logistics challenges.

We are seeking a motivated Transportation Representative to support our growing Managed Transportation business. This role is responsible for developing and managing relationships with transportation providers across Europe with a primary focus on Groupage and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) networks and carrier partnerships.

The successful candidate will work closely with operations account management and carrier partners to secure transportation capacity support customer transportation programs and ensure consistent service delivery across our managed freight addition to Groupage and LTL transportation the role will support Full Truckload (FTL) bulk and specialized transportation solutions as part of a comprehensive managed transportation offering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 24 years of transportation or logistics experience who is looking to grow their career within a fast-paced international logistics organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with Groupage LTL and road transportation providers across Europe.
• Source and secure transportation capacity for customer programs with a primary focus on Groupage LTL and network-based transportation solutions.
• Support FTL bulk and specialized transportation requirements where applicable.
• Negotiate transportation rates and service agreements with carrier partners.
• Collaborate closely with operations and account management teams to ensure customer expectations are consistently met.
• Monitor carrier performance service quality and operational KPIs.
• Identify and resolve service issues delays and capacity challenges in a proactive manner.
• Assist in onboarding new carrier partners and maintaining carrier compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate carrier profiles pricing information and market intelligence within company systems.
• Support transportation procurement initiatives bid events and network optimization projects.
• Develop strategic relationships with carrier partners to improve service levels expand network capabilities and support business growth.

Experience Education Required:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Economics or a related field preferred.
• 24 years of experience in transportation logistics freight forwarding carrier procurement carrier management brokerage or managed transportation.
• Experience working with Groupage and/or LTL transportation networks is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Groupage LTL FTL bulk transport and carrier operations is an advantage.
• Exposure to European road transportation markets is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.#
• Effective negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) freight platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret transportation market data.
• Familiarity with carrier compliance requirements and European transportation regulations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ADR-regulated transportation bulk logistics pallet networks or specialized transport solutions is considered a plus.
• Fluent English required.
• Additional European languages are a plus.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Recruitment Agency Policy

At Crane Worldwide Logistics we manage all hiring directly and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or search firms. Agencies must not contact our employees or managers directly with candidate details.

Where recruitment support is required we will engage trusted partners through a formal written agreement. We will not be liable for be liable for any associated placement fees for any CVs received without such an agreement.

We appreciate your cooperation in respecting this policy.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1