Transportation Scheduling Specialist at Majestic Steel USA in Bedford Heights, OH

Job description

• At Majestic Steel USA, we’re more than a steel service center — we’re a team of innovators and relationship builders committed to growth. As a Transportation Scheduling Specialist II, you’ll independently coordinate transportation execution, build strong carrier relationships, and secure competitive rates and capacity across a variety of freight modes. You’ll serve as a key connection between our Service Centers, Sales Team, and transportation partners to keep freight moving efficiently and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Secure competitive transportation rates and carrier capacity across TL, LTL, flatbed, and specialized equipment lanes
• Recruit, evaluate, and onboard asset-based carriers to strengthen capacity across existing and emerging transportation lanes
• Manage load entry, status updates, and documentation within TMS and tracking systems, proactively resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate flatbed, coil, and specialized freight, confirming equipment, load securement, and permitting requirements
• Negotiate rates and service agreements using market knowledge and load board data to achieve favorable terms
• Partner with Sales and Operations to proactively communicate load status, delivery timelines, changes, and solutions to transportation issues
• Verify freight invoices, resolve billing discrepancies, and monitor carrier compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and qualification standards
• Other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations, with demonstrated growth in knowledge, skill, performance, and responsibility
• Possess working knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and load board platforms (DAT, Truckstop.com, or equivalent)
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and Windows-based applications.
• Clear, confident communicator who builds productive relationships with internal teams, carriers, and other external partners.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify trends and discrepancies while securing competitive rates and capacity.
• Working knowledge of freight modes and equipment requirements relevant to steel and metals distribution.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage high-volume communications, competing deadlines, and time-sensitive assignments.
• Customer-focused and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to resolve issues independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Three (3) years of brokerage or carrier development experience, including familiarity with brokerage tools and platforms
• Direct experience coordinating flatbed, coil, or heavy-haul freight, including familiarity with oversize/overweight permitting
• Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance standards, Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, and carrier qualification requirements

Skills

Required

• Windows-based applications
• Clear, confident communication
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Highly organized and self-directed
• Customer-focused and collaborative

Preferred

• Brokerage tools and platforms
• Oversize/overweight permitting
• DOT compliance standards
• Hours of Service (HOS) regulations
• Carrier qualification requirements

Benefits

• Work Setting: Hybrid environment, in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, option to work remote on Monday and Friday
• Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan (100% employer match), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!
• Impact: Play a key role in keeping our steel moving and our customers on schedule by coordinating safe, on-time deliveries, making smart transportation decisions, and keeping costs in check