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The Transportation Coordinator supports the inbound and outbound supply chain related operations of the business- this role is fast paced and offers room for professional growth as part of an expanding business. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Supports warehouse team with the planning of outbound LTL & truckload shipments. - Ensure the timely pickup of freight and submitting required documentation such as ASN’s or customs clearance. - Communicate in a professional manner while working as a team- be the advocate of the customer in ensuring the product is delivered in the most efficient manner. - Take on special projects upon request as directed by leadership, including any implementation of continual improvements. - Address inquiries from the account management team related to pending to ship or already in transit product. - Support the transportation manager in maintaining the relationship with used 3PL. - Maintains up-to-date awareness of the industry trends and suggests continual improvements as they may be identified. - Utilize in-house ERP to route freight and ensure adherence to customer routing requirements. - Communicate driver/carrier performance issues to transportation manager. - Attends staff meetings and training programs, as requested. - Provides backup to other operations staff as needed. - Attends work consistently and punctually. Requests time off per policy. - In person work is required, remote (virtual) is not an offered option. Qualifications: - Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. - 1-2 years in Transportation and Logistics strongly preferred. - A degree in Transportation and Logistics can substitute for experience. - Demonstrated ability to write standard operating procedures and work instructions including demonstrated process improvement and systematic process improvement skills. - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. - High level of professional integrity and discretion.
Salary estimate
$128,000 – $173,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Account ManagementLeadership
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