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Transportation Coordinator

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in transportation/logistics, preferably within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

  • Tender loads for various durum semolina commodities with carriers and assist with coordinating loads on the bulk rail to truck transloading.
  • Manage data within the intercompany Rail and Truck TMS systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitor load progress through collaboration with Production and carriers, keeping files updated.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to protect customer’s pipeline fluidity.

Key facts

  • Remote from: Missouri (USA)
  • Full time
  • VP / Director of Logistics / Distribution / Transportation
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Richardson International

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Richardson is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Richardson has over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major North American and U.K.-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats, pasta, and canola-based products. Richardson also offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales as well as oilseed processing, milling, malting, and food product development. Established in 1857, Richardson has been serving farmers and promoting Canadian agriculture for more than 165 years. Today, the Richardson name continues to be synonymous with quality and integrity. Our focus remains on supporting our producers, nurturing strong business relationships with our customers and suppliers, and caring for the communities in which we live and work. Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryFood & Beverage Manufacturing
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 4,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Europe.


The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, scheduling, and execution of truck movements across the Richardson network, ensuring that durum semolina commodities are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. This role involves managing relationships with carriers, internal departments, transportation partners, and external customers while monitoring transportation performance and regulatory compliance.

This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tender loads for the various durum semolina commodities with carriers and assist with coordinating loads on the bulk rail to truck transloading and dry van side as needed
  • Manage data within the intercompany Rail and Truck TMS systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Monitor load progress through collaboration with Production and the carriers.  Keep appropriate files along with the impacted stakeholders updated.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to protect customer’s pipeline fluidity
  • Identifies/anticipates potential problems and solves daily issues
  • Prepare custom paperwork for railcars as well as truck shipments
  • Capture railcar arrivals for demurrage analysis and potential dispute
  • Research and extract historical trip cycle data from railcar TMS to analyze railcar fleet performance
  • Monitor RR daily service schedule and maintain scorecard data for analysis
  • Relationship Management – Create a collaborative environment with cross-functional partners that assures prompt two-way flow of communication.  Able to maintain relationships with industry peers and providers that reinforce logistics lead on the provider base.
  • Performs other duties as assigned which support the transportation department.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in transportation/logistics, preferably within the consumer-packaged goods industry.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

At Richardson, employees enjoy a competitive salary and flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and opportunities for training and career development. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibilities while supporting our communities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by September 18, 2026.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

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