Routing Specialist

We are looking for a Routing Specialist to support daily transportation planning and shipment coordination for a busy logistics operation in South Gate, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving delivery challenges, and can use data to keep freight moving efficiently. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams and transportation partners to improve routing accuracy, maintain visibility across shipments, and support dependable service execution.

Responsibilities:
• Create and adjust delivery routes to improve efficiency, meet service timelines, and support daily transportation needs.
• Use Microsoft Excel and related systems to monitor shipment activity, analyze routing data, and prepare operational reports.
• Partner with drivers, dispatch, warehouse staff, and external contacts to keep loads moving according to schedule.
• Track freight throughout the transportation cycle and take quick action to address service disruptions, delays, or exceptions.
• Maintain organized records covering route details, shipment status, scheduling updates, and transportation-related costs.
• Communicate shipment priorities, operational changes, and service issues clearly with internal stakeholders and outside partners.
• Support compliance with transportation standards, company procedures, and customer service expectations across routing activities.
• Assist with billing, system updates, and logistics information management within business platforms such as ERP, CRM, or transportation software when needed.• Previous experience in routing, transportation coordination, or logistics operations within a trucking, freight, or distribution environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and shipment tracking data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with cross-functional teams, carriers, and customers.
• Familiarity with logistics systems or business platforms such as Cargowise, CRM, ERP, or related operational software.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to respond quickly to delivery or routing issues.
• Knowledge of transportation processes, billing support, and customer service practices within a logistics environment.
• Understanding of customs or transportation compliance requirements is a plus.