Sr Transportation Coordinator
US Foods
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
Preferred Certifications
- Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.
- Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning.
- Complete the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution.
- Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
Additional Duties
- Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations.
- Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division.
- Research new backhaul opportunities with buyers and replenishment managers to maximize efficiency in the division.
Experience Requirements
Required
Minimum three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required.
3 years of experience
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- Medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k
- life insurance
- strong safety culture
- excellent local leadership
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Leadership
Full Job Description
Current schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM or finish.
Starting pay: $25.10 per hour.
Benefits Day One!Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, strong safety culture, excellent local leadership, and much more!
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDuties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions.
Transportation:- Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.
- Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.
- Complete the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.
- Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc).
- Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Optimize the pick-up and delivery of all inbound backhauls considering all restrictions while minimizing cost and ensuring compliance. Complete all necessary paperwork for proper logistics functioning and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary.
- Research new backhaul opportunities with buyers and replenishment managers to maximize efficiency in the division.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
- The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but may occasionally require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.
- Minimum three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required.
- Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
- Ability to manage multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems of intermediate scope.
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
- Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.
- Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.
Your efforts as a Senior Transportation Coordinator build the foundation that defines US FOODS success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $19 - $30 per hour.
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How to Apply
US Foods pays $37 for Project Manager in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with most salaries ranging from $25 to $55. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
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