Job Title: Transportation Coordinator

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Hours Available: M-F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm EST (1- hour lunch break)

FLSA Class: Exempt

EEO1 Classification: Administrative Support Workers

Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Salary Range: $53,818 - $70,000 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade: 3

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything®!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

Job Summary:

The Transportation Coordinator at BEDGEAR oversees the end‑to‑end execution of global import and export activities across all transportation modes, including air, ocean (FCL/LCL), truckload (FTL/LTL), and rail. This role ensures compliant, efficient, and cost‑effective movement of finished goods and materials to and from BEDGEAR’s manufacturing and distribution network.

The Transportation Coordinator manages shipment planning, carrier communication, customs and trade compliance workflows, and performance reporting. Acting as a central liaison between suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, transportation partners, and internal teams, this position plays a critical role in maintaining the seamless flow of goods that supports BEDGEAR’s operational and customer‑delivery commitments.

Essential Functions (included but not limited to):

• Coordinate, track, and trace all inbound and outbound shipments—import and export—across air, ocean, truckload, less‑than‑truckload, and rail transportation.
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively resolve delays, exceptions, and service failures in partnership with the Logistics Manager.
• Manage purchase order and sales order consolidation strategies to optimize freight utilization and reduce transportation costs.
• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and export declarations.
• Oversee customs clearance processes, including ABI entries, customs releases, and compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations.
• Schedule dock appointments for both inbound and outbound freight, ensuring alignment with warehouse capacity, production schedules, and carrier availability.
• Maintain accurate and timely data within transportation management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and carrier portals.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly logistics performance reports, including transit times, carrier KPIs, freight spend, and exception trends.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant movement of goods.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing logistics workflows and recommending process enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Maintain detailed records of shipments, customs documentation, and carrier communications for audit, compliance, and internal reporting.
• Partner closely with Warehouse, Production, Customer Experience, and Procurement teams to resolve discrepancies, documentation issues, or delivery challenges.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members by sharing best practices and supporting training initiatives within the logistics function.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

Skills:

• Strong track-and-trace, PO planning, and shipment scheduling skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite; ERP/transportation management system (TMS) experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of ocean drayage, domestic/international logistics, and customs clearance processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage data reporting, performance analysis, and document tracking accurately.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership capabilities to support the development of junior coordinators.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader transportation initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required

Preferred Education/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Prior experience in ocean drayage, domestic trucking coordination, and customs release processes.
• Transportation brokerage experience is a plus.

Physical Demands:

Key:

N-Never

O-Occasional; 1-33% of time

F-Frequent; 34-66% of time

C-Constant; 67-100% of time

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!