Day Transportation Coordinator
Core
Coordinate transportation and logistics operations, manage backhaul scheduling, and support driver/customer communications for a foodservice distribution company.
Role type
Logistics coordinator (administrative/clerical)
Builds
Transportation routes, backhaul schedules, delivery dispatches, and logistics reports
Domain
Foodservice distribution and logistics
Required skills
Logistics coordination, backhaul scheduling, driver communication, data entry, report generation, damage/shorts resolution, route updates, network updates, spreadsheet management, software utilization, vendor communication, dispatch support, paperwork completion
Preferred skills
DOT Hours of Service knowledge, geographic delivery area knowledge, Omnitracs/Tandem/Kronos experience, Manhattan/PowerDock/Airclic experience
Technologies
MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, MS Word, MS Access, MS Outlook, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic
Responsibilities
Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales, and customer issues; create and update transportation reports and files; assist in damages and shorts resolution; communicate backhaul scheduling and service updates; support logistics operations by scheduling pick-up appointments; complete associated paperwork
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC