Logistics Coordinator resume example. Plus the keywords recruiters search for.
A logistics coordinator resume that shows shipments moved on time and freight costs controlled — with the TMS, carrier and documentation keywords supply chain teams screen for.
Reviewed by Nazir Elmurodov · Updated
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Logistics Coordinator resume example.
Priya Nair
Logistics Coordinator
Atlanta, GA · priya.nair@email.com · linkedin.com/in/priyanair
Summary
Logistics coordinator with 5 years in freight brokerage and consumer goods distribution. I keep LTL and FTL shipments on schedule, carriers accountable and freight spend under control.
Experience
Logistics Coordinator, Oakhurst Home Goods · Jan 2022 – Present
- • Handle shipment scheduling for 150+ outbound LTL and FTL loads a week from 2 distribution centers using our TMS
- • Cut freight cost per order by 9% by rebidding 6 lanes and shifting low-volume freight to consolidated LTL
- • Run a weekly freight audit that caught $38K in duplicate and incorrect carrier invoices in 2025
- • Build KPI reporting in Excel on on-time pickup, transit time and damage claims for the supply chain director
Carrier Sales & Operations Coordinator, Meridian Freight Solutions · Jun 2020 – Dec 2021
- • Booked and tracked 40+ truckloads a day, handling carrier management and check calls from pickup to delivery
- • Prepared bill of lading paperwork and import/export documentation for cross-border shipments to Mexico
- • Kept vendor communication moving during weather delays, rerouting freight to protect customer delivery dates
Education & certifications
B.B.A. Supply Chain Management, Georgia State University, 2020 · ASCM Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Skills
Logistics coordination · Shipment scheduling · Carrier management · Freight audit · TMS · WMS · SAP · Excel · Incoterms · Inventory control
Priya Nair
Logistics Coordinator
priya.nair@email.com · Atlanta, GA
linkedin.com/in/priyanair
Summary
Logistics coordinator with 5 years in freight brokerage and consumer goods distribution. I keep LTL and FTL shipments on schedule, carriers accountable and freight spend under control.
Experience
Logistics Coordinator — Oakhurst Home Goods
Jan 2022 – Present
• Handle shipment scheduling for 150+ outbound LTL and FTL loads a week from 2 distribution centers using our TMS
• Cut freight cost per order by 9% by rebidding 6 lanes and shifting low-volume freight to consolidated LTL
• Run a weekly freight audit that caught $38K in duplicate and incorrect carrier invoices in 2025
• Build KPI reporting in Excel on on-time pickup, transit time and damage claims for the supply chain director
Carrier Sales & Operations Coordinator — Meridian Freight Solutions
Jun 2020 – Dec 2021
• Booked and tracked 40+ truckloads a day, handling carrier management and check calls from pickup to delivery
• Prepared bill of lading paperwork and import/export documentation for cross-border shipments to Mexico
• Kept vendor communication moving during weather delays, rerouting freight to protect customer delivery dates
Education
Georgia State University
B.B.A. Supply Chain Management · 2020
Certifications
ASCM Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Skills
Logistics coordination, Shipment scheduling, Carrier management, Freight audit, TMS, WMS, SAP, Excel, Incoterms, Inventory control
Why it works
It sizes the job in loads and lanes, shows money saved with real freight terms, and names the systems and documents — TMS, bill of lading, Incoterms — that logistics hiring managers search for.
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/ Summary examples
Three summary examples. Pick the one closest to you.
Two or three lines: your level, your field and one result.
- Entry level
Supply chain graduate with a logistics internship at a regional distributor. Scheduled 20+ shipments a day and kept carrier tracking current in the TMS.
- Mid level
Logistics coordinator with 5 years in brokerage and distribution. I schedule 150+ loads a week and cut freight cost per order by 9% by rebidding lanes.
- Senior / supervisor
Logistics supervisor leading a team of 4 coordinators, owning carrier contracts and a $6M annual freight budget across 3 distribution centers.
More for other jobs and situations (no experience, career change, senior): resume summary examples.
/ Bullet points
Bullet point examples. From duty to result.
Turn duties into results: what you did, how, and what changed.
Volume
Instead of: Scheduled shipments
Write: Scheduled 150+ outbound LTL and FTL loads a week from 2 distribution centers
Cost
Instead of: Lowered freight costs
Write: Cut freight cost per order by 9% by rebidding 6 lanes and consolidating low-volume freight
Audit
Instead of: Checked invoices
Write: Ran a weekly freight audit that caught $38K in duplicate and incorrect carrier invoices in a year
Reporting
Instead of: Made reports
Write: Built weekly KPI reporting on on-time pickup, transit time and damage claims in Excel
Documentation
Instead of: Did paperwork
Write: Prepared bills of lading and import/export documentation for cross-border shipments to Mexico
Problem solving
Instead of: Handled delays
Write: Rerouted freight during weather delays and kept 95% of affected orders on their original delivery date
/ Keywords
Keywords and skills for logistics coordinators.
These come up often in logistics coordinator job posts. Include only the ones you can back up in an interview, and use the exact wording from the post you're applying to.
- Logistics coordination
- Shipment scheduling
- Carrier management
- Freight audit
- LTL
- FTL
- TMS
- WMS
- SAP
- Excel
- Bill of lading
- Import/export documentation
- Incoterms
- Inventory control
- KPI reporting
- CLTD
- Vendor communication
- Problem solving
/ ATS tips
ATS tips for logistics coordinators.
Size your workload
Loads a week, lanes, carriers or distribution centers tell a hiring manager the volume you can handle.
Use freight terms correctly
LTL, FTL, intermodal, drayage, accessorials — use the ones that match your work, and keep them as plain text.
Show cost and service results
Freight cost per order, on-time pickup, transit time and claims are the numbers logistics teams report.
Name the systems
Your TMS, WMS and ERP (such as SAP or Oracle) are common filters. If you're strong in Excel, say what you build in it.
Mention documentation
Bills of lading, customs paperwork and Incoterms matter for roles with international or cross-border freight.
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/ Questions
Logistics Coordinator resume FAQ.
Writing the cover letter too? See Priya's cover letter, annotated
What skills should a logistics coordinator list?
Shipment scheduling, carrier management, freight terms, the systems you use (TMS, WMS, ERP), Excel and communication with carriers, vendors and customers.
Do I need a certification like CLTD?
No, but it can help, especially if you're moving up from an operations role. ASCM's CLTD covers logistics, transportation and distribution.
How do I move into logistics from a warehouse job?
Lead with the overlap: shipping and receiving, carrier pickups, inventory accuracy and any scheduling or system work, and describe it in logistics terms.
Should I include freight dollar amounts?
Yes, if you're allowed to share them in general terms. Savings, audit recoveries or the size of the freight budget you manage all show scale.
How long should a logistics coordinator resume be?
One page for most coordinators. Keep 3–4 bullets per job that show volume, cost and service results.