Transportation Coordinator
Company: US Foods
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 22, 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 Coordinator, Transportation will
support the transportation and logistics functions by performing
general clerical activities and assisting in backhauls. 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.Assist in the damages and shorts
process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution.
Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.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).Support in logistics operations
by assisting in scheduling all pick up appointments for backhaul
orders and vendors for the division. Complete related paperwork and
communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary.Other
duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION :N/A RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers
External:
Vendors 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 two years of experience in
warehouse administrative or clerical
position.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Effective communication both
verbally and in writing.Excellent telephone and customer service
ability.Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with
high attention to detail.Basic computer skills with a good
knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and
Outlook.Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to solve
problems of limited 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
Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience
preferred.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. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to perform the
following physical activities for described length of time:***EOE
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Keywords: US Foods, Wellington , Transportation Coordinator, Professions , Boca Raton, Florida
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