Freight Coordinator

The Opportunity:

We have a vision to be the Amazon of chemicals and seek top talent to participate in our continued growth.

The Freight Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring our logistics and shipping operations run efficiently, supporting our mission to deliver high-quality chemical products to customers quickly and accurately. You will be responsible for managing freight shipments, coordinating with carriers, and optimizing logistics to minimize costs and transit times. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a growing company where you can make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Obtain and manage freight quotes for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, and bulk shipments.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Schedule and track inbound procurement chemicals and supplies
• Work closely with carriers, brokers, and internal teams to book shipments and resolve any logistics issues.
• Track and monitor shipments, providing updates to internal teams as needed.
• Ensure all freight documentation is accurate, including bills of lading and packing lists.
• Analyze freight costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency improvements by balancing speed, cost, and reliability.
• Maintain strong relationships with carriers and negotiate favorable rates.
• Assist in resolving freight claims and discrepancies.
• Keep proper records of all forms of transactions related to the team's logistics operations
• Assist in receiving incoming freight and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Expertise:

Must-Have:

• Experience in freight coordination, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot shipment delays or issues.
• Proficiency in using shipping software, TMS, or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with carriers and internal teams.
• Experience with inventory management systems (Finale preferred) for tracking inbound shipments.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with carriers and internal teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in chemical distribution or hazardous materials shipping.
• Knowledge of freight regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with LTL, FTL, and international shipping processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

This role is perfect for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to the continued success of a fast-growing company!

About us:

Inc. 5000 recently awarded/recognized Lab Alley as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America! We are also one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in Austin, TX! We provide easy access to essential chemicals - on-budget, on-time, every time.

Think Amazon for Chemicals!

Our workplace culture:

Our core values are an integral part of our success defining who we are.

We bring our core values to life in everything we do at Lab Alley. Therefore, every hire is aligned with our core values:

CARE:

We care about people and take pride in our work.

COMMITMENT:

We believe success is characterized by our commitment to continuous improvement.

GENUINE:

We believe in being real, authentic, and direct with those around us.

GROWTH:

Lab Alley encourages continual learning and leads with curiosity.

INITIATIVE:

To be successful, we always strive to make things happen!

INNOVATION:

Lab Alley is driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, constantly seeking new ideas, technologies, and approaches to enhance the experiences of our customers.

WORK ETHIC:

We believe a strong work ethic is about being fully engaged, resilient, and focused on tasks to ensure each project receives attention and consideration.

We give back!

With every purchase a customer makes through our eCommerce website, we work with Ecodrive to plant a tree. This helps reduce the carbon footprint, improves coastlines, improves socio-economic conditions and so much more. Read more about that here.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Health Insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee discount program
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Organized team events
• Professional development
• Career growth opportunities

Schedule & reporting details:

Full-time 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.

8-4:30 M-F

*NOTE* Lab Alley uses E-Verify for all positions.

*NOTE* Lab Alley does a background check for all positions.

Reports to Assistant Operations Manager

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Lab Alley, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you. Lab Alley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: Lab Alley is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies for this position. In the absence of a signed agreement with Lab Alley's People Operations leader, no fee will be paid for any candidates submitted by agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Lab Alley. Agencies should not reach out to our team members. To see if we are establishing new relationships with agencies you may send your information to people@laballey.com