Transportation Coordinator
Company: US Foods
Location: Port Orange
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY
THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of
Food People! BASIC PURPOSE The Transportation Coordinator will
support the transportation and logistics functions by performing
general clerical activities and managing the backhaul functions in
the division. The Transportation Coordinator will work to optimize
all transportation and logistics processes to create maximum
efficiency.ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY
DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our
Community of Food People!
BASIC PURPOSE
The Transportation Coordinator will support the transportation and
logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and
managing the backhaul functions in the division. The Senior
Transportation Coordinator will work to optimize all transportation
and logistics processes to create maximum efficiency.
We help you make it!
US FOODS--
is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history
of promotion from within, excellent training programs, and a
continuous improvement focus. We are looking for Transportation
Coordinators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow
and reap the rewards of joining the
US FOODS--
family.
US FOODS--
has a lot to offer:
US FOODS--
is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is
rewarded We are committed to compensation, and benefits that
respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard
work
Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
Service recognition and employee rewards Excellent Leadership
BENEFITS START DAY ONE:
medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase
Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.
Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link:
https://benefitspricing.com/usfoods/index.html
Main Ingredients of the Job!
As a
US FOODS--
Transportation Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing
administrative support to the Warehouse leadership team to comply
with DOT requirements and division policies. Schedule: Monday -
Friday and generally 10:00am-8:30pm.Pay: DOE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties 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.Backhaul and
Logistics: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. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements: Minimum three years of experience
in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Prior logistics,
transportation, and/or warehouse experience
required.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : 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.Education High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service
Regulations.Knowledge of our geographic delivery
area.Certifications/Training Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem,
Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.***EOE
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Keywords: US Foods, Deltona , Transportation Coordinator, Professions , Port Orange, Florida
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