Title: Inbound Transportation Coordinator ID: 100496 Department: Operations Location: Rock Hill, SC
Job Title: Inbound 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 Inbound Transportation Coordinator at BEDGEAR supports the daily operations of inbound freight logistics, ensuring seamless scheduling, tracking, and customs clearance of shipments into manufacturing and warehouse facilities. This role manages data reporting, supports purchase order consolidation, assists with customs releases, and mentors junior team members. Acting as a key liaison between vendors, transportation providers, and internal teams, the Inbound Transportation Coordinator ensures the timely and efficient flow of inbound materials critical to BEDGEAR's supply chain.
Essential Functions (included but not limited to):
- Track and trace inbound shipments, supporting visibility and problem resolution in partnership with the Logistics Manager.
- Consolidate and plan purchase orders for inbound shipments in collaboration with manufacturing and warehouse teams.
- Manage inbound Advanced Shipment Notices (ASN) and Automated Broker Interface (ABI) customs release processes.
- Schedule inbound dock appointments with manufacturing and receiving teams, ensuring alignment with warehouse capacity and production timelines.
- Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports on inbound performance metrics.
- Work cross-functionally with transportation brokers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing transportation workflows and recommending process enhancements.
- Maintain accurate records of inbound shipments, customs clearances, and carrier communications for compliance and audit purposes.
- Coordinate closely with the Warehouse and Production teams to proactively resolve discrepancies in shipments, delays, or receiving documentation.
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:
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
N
Never
O
Occas
F
Freq
C
Const
N
Never
O
Occas
F
Freq
C
Const
Lift/Carry:
10 Lbs. Or less
x
Climb
x
11-15 Lbs.
x
Crawl
x
16-20 Lbs.
x
Reach
Above Shoulder
x
21-40 Lbs.
x
Reach Outward
x
41-50 Lbs.
x
Handling/Fingering
x
50- 100 Lbs.
x
Stand
x
Over 100 Lbs.
x
Push/Pull:
Walk
x
12 Lbs. Or less
x
Sit
x
13-20 Lbs.
x
26-40 Lbs.
x
Drive:
41-100 Lbs.
x
Automatic
x
Standard
x
Bend
x
Squat/Kneel
x
Twist/Turn
x
Type/Keyboard
x
Appropriate work intensity level: Sedentary Light Medium HeavyVery Heavy
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!
