Traffic Coordinator Jobs
Traffic Coordinator jobs are open across advertising agencies, media companies, healthcare systems, and logistics firms, from entry-level to senior coordinator and traffic manager roles, with specializations in broadcast traffic, creative production traffic, and media scheduling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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UNDERSTANDING
Traffic Coordinators are essential for production materials, warehouse operations and finished products for our valued customers. Through rigorous training, they are responsible for managing Transportation related task daily including coordination of inbound vendor shipments and outbound customer shipments, yard/dock door trailer positioning, freight rating, carrier routing, shipment tracking, trouble shooting, freight bill audits, freight claims detail resource., business needs, customer, and vendor requirements.
SCOPE
This team member supports all operational and sales areas of the business responsible to arrange and manage transportation timely and efficiently. The traffic coordinators are problem solvers applying their critical thinking skills to manage multiple tasks and unforeseen challenges. They work in tandem with their teammates and other responsible areas to achieve company goals and objectives of being the World’s Best.
CORE VALUES
Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
- Own It
- Hustle and Refuse to Settle
- Love People
- Act for the Greater Good
- Find a way
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews and updates shipment released reports in WMS (Netsuite), and third party TMS
- Analyze shipment characteristics to help determine shipping freight mode, parcel, LTL, Partial and full TL
- Calculate freight rates and options for all modes
- Select the best choice carrier solutions (all freight modes) that fulfills the service needs and requirements with the most competitive rates.
- Schedule direct or through third party MTS carrier or customer pickup and delivery appointments outbound and inbound
- Updates outbound shipping Calendars
- Tenders’ shipments direct or through third party MTS to selected carrier through systems portal or email communications
- Properly records all outbound shipments in WMS and third party TMS
- Follow up with carriers direct or third-party MTS and or customers as needed on pending pickups
- Trouble shoot shipment issues including delays, damages, lost, reconsignments, etc.
- Assist claims department with needed documents, related service issues, etc.
- Validate as needed carrier freight rate or service disputes
- Dispatch company driver or sourced dedicated house carrier on needed local pickup, delivery or yard/dock trailer moves
- Ensures all customer specific shipping and documentation requirements are met
- Coordinates with customer service as needed regarding scheduling, carrier selections, delivery times and product, freight costs or other transportation related request
- Informs customers when truck collect orders are ready
- Checks freight bills as requested for accuracy and assists accounting with approvals
- Ensure all related system transactions are completed accurately
- Coordinates with warehouse and carriers to help ensure all truck orders are shipped in a timely manner
- Responsible for follow up with vendors on all late POs into Primary & DC warehouses.
- Responsible for follow up with Customers (routed) on all late SOs picking up from Primary or DC
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Read, write, and speak English
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math skills-add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Excellent interpersonal skills-must be a team player
- Must have an excellent work ethic and be a self-starter
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift up-to fifty pounds
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Knowledge and experience in Netsuite WMS, TMS, Microsoft Office software
- Data entry experience preferred
- HACCP and GMP training
- Basic knowledge or understanding of a manufacturing environment
- Knowledgeable in fundamental commercial transportation, carrier freight rates, routing, and freight cost negotiations.
- Regular and timely attendance
EDUCATION
- Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
UNDERSTANDING
Traffic Coordinators are essential for production materials, warehouse operations and finished products for our valued customers. Through rigorous training, they are responsible for managing Transportation related task daily including coordination of inbound vendor shipments and outbound customer shipments, yard/dock door trailer positioning, freight rating, carrier routing, shipment tracking, trouble shooting, freight bill audits, freight claims detail resource., business needs, customer, and vendor requirements.
SCOPE
This team member supports all operational and sales areas of the business responsible to arrange and manage transportation timely and efficiently. The traffic coordinators are problem solvers applying their critical thinking skills to manage multiple tasks and unforeseen challenges. They work in tandem with their teammates and other responsible areas to achieve company goals and objectives of being the World’s Best.
CORE VALUES
Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
- Own It
- Hustle and Refuse to Settle
- Love People
- Act for the Greater Good
- Find a way
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews and updates shipment released reports in WMS (Netsuite), and third party TMS
- Analyze shipment characteristics to help determine shipping freight mode, parcel, LTL, Partial and full TL
- Calculate freight rates and options for all modes
- Select the best choice carrier solutions (all freight modes) that fulfills the service needs and requirements with the most competitive rates.
- Schedule direct or through third party MTS carrier or customer pickup and delivery appointments outbound and inbound
- Updates outbound shipping Calendars
- Tenders’ shipments direct or through third party MTS to selected carrier through systems portal or email communications
- Properly records all outbound shipments in WMS and third party TMS
- Follow up with carriers direct or third-party MTS and or customers as needed on pending pickups
- Trouble shoot shipment issues including delays, damages, lost, reconsignments, etc.
- Assist claims department with needed documents, related service issues, etc.
- Validate as needed carrier freight rate or service disputes
- Dispatch company driver or sourced dedicated house carrier on needed local pickup, delivery or yard/dock trailer moves
- Ensures all customer specific shipping and documentation requirements are met
- Coordinates with customer service as needed regarding scheduling, carrier selections, delivery times and product, freight costs or other transportation related request
- Informs customers when truck collect orders are ready
- Checks freight bills as requested for accuracy and assists accounting with approvals
- Ensure all related system transactions are completed accurately
- Coordinates with warehouse and carriers to help ensure all truck orders are shipped in a timely manner
- Responsible for follow up with vendors on all late POs into Primary & DC warehouses.
- Responsible for follow up with Customers (routed) on all late SOs picking up from Primary or DC
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Read, write, and speak English
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math skills-add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Excellent interpersonal skills-must be a team player
- Must have an excellent work ethic and be a self-starter
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift up-to fifty pounds
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Knowledge and experience in Netsuite WMS, TMS, Microsoft Office software
- Data entry experience preferred
- HACCP and GMP training
- Basic knowledge or understanding of a manufacturing environment
- Knowledgeable in fundamental commercial transportation, carrier freight rates, routing, and freight cost negotiations.
- Regular and timely attendance
EDUCATION
- Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic coordinator jobs.
- Proficiency with traffic management or order management software
- Strong organizational skills managing multiple jobs and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience coordinating between creative, production, and media teams
- Familiarity with broadcast or digital media scheduling workflows
- Attention to detail in tracking job numbers, assets, and delivery specs
- Associate or bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field
Tips for Your Traffic Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to traffic workflows
Traffic coordinators juggle production schedules, trafficking creative assets, and managing job numbers simultaneously. Highlight specific tools you've used, volume of jobs tracked at once, and how you caught scheduling conflicts before they caused delays. Generic administrative bullet points won't stand out here.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists traffic coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show fluency with traffic management systems
Employers screen hard for hands-on experience with order management or traffic software. Name the specific systems you've used in your resume summary and work history. If you've transitioned between platforms, note it, since adaptability to new systems is a real selling point in this role.
Target job titles beyond traffic coordinator
Many of the same roles are posted as traffic specialist, broadcast traffic coordinator, media traffic coordinator, or production coordinator. Search each variation to avoid missing openings that match your background but use different title conventions.
Prepare for a workflow scenario interview
Traffic coordinator interviews frequently include a scenario where you're handed a conflicted schedule or a last-minute revision and asked how you'd resolve it. Walk through your process out loud, name the stakeholders you'd contact, and explain how you document the change so nothing falls through.
Negotiate by citing your revision load
When discussing compensation, quantify the operational scope you managed: number of active jobs, revision cycles per week, or how many departments you coordinated across. Concrete volume figures ground your negotiation in impact rather than tenure alone.
Traffic Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most traffic coordinators?
LPS Services, Weissman, and Celestica are hiring the most traffic coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Missouri, and Hawaii, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Advertising agencies, broadcast networks, and media buying firms consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many traffic coordinator jobs are remote?
About 100% of traffic coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in digital media traffic and ad operations roles. Broadcast and print production traffic positions tend to require more on-site presence because of studio systems and physical asset handoffs.
How do you become a traffic coordinator?
Start by building familiarity with production or media workflows, either through an internship at an agency, a media company, or an in-house marketing team. Learn how creative jobs move from request to delivery and get hands-on with any order management or scheduling software you can access. Entry-level roles like production assistant or traffic assistant are common first steps, and moving up to coordinator typically requires demonstrating that you can manage a full job queue independently without missing deadlines.
Can I get a traffic coordinator job with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire entry-level traffic coordinators if you can show strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of how creative or media production flows. Internship experience at an agency, a campus media outlet, or an in-house marketing department carries real weight. Knowing your way around a spreadsheet, an ATS, or even basic project tracking tools signals readiness. Applying to smaller agencies or regional broadcasters is often a faster path in than targeting large networks right away.
What does the traffic coordinator interview process look like?
Most traffic coordinator interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen covering your experience with scheduling, asset management, and cross-team coordination. A second round often includes a practical or scenario-based question where you walk through how you'd handle a revision conflict or a last-minute job insertion. Some employers add a final conversation with the broader production or media team before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to traffic coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to traffic coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your background, whether in broadcast, digital media, advertising, or in-house production, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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