Delivery Route Optimizer & Transportation Coordinator

Equiliem; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Grand Prairie, TX to manage home patient delivery routes and resolve transport-related issues across facilities, drivers, and customers. You will coordinate daily schedules, monitor activities, and develop routing solutions to improve efficiency and service.

The role requires at least 2 years in transportation/distribution, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous distribution or transportation experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and navigate transportation, routing, and reporting software platforms.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and Department of Transportation regulations preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve operational issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule home patient delivery routes across multiple facilities and geographic regions.
• Monitor daily transportation activities and resolve delivery issues, delays, and scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain routing databases and identify opportunities to improve delivery routes and distribution processes.
• Analyze transportation costs, resource utilization, operational challenges, and department performance.
• Generate reports using various software applications to monitor performance and support operational improvements.
• Arrange alternate freight transportation when needed.
• Coordinate driver coverage for vacations, holidays, and unexpected absences using a rolling 12-week schedule.
• Audit freight bills, process property claims, and evaluate or recommend transportation carriers.
• Prepare and distribute daily paperwork for drivers and field operations personnel.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure accurate and timely picking, sequencing, staging, and product verification.
• Support the timely completion and compliance of Driver Qualification Files, driver logs, fuel and trip reports, fuel tax records, timecards, and expense reports.
• Monitor transportation activities for compliance with applicable state and federal Department of Transportation regulations.
• Communicate with internal departments, external customers, drivers, clinics, and healthcare personnel regarding special delivery instructions, returns, short lead times, and redeliveries.
• Update order information and document delivery changes, discrepancies, and service issues.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for private fleet and commercial drivers experiencing delivery-related issues.
• Collaborate with management, vendors, and service personnel to maintain efficient transportation operations.

Skills

Routing planning

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Transportation operations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing software

Reporting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Equiliem is seeking a Transportation Coordinator in Grand Prairie, TX to manage home patient delivery routes and resolve transport-related issues across facilities, drivers, and customers. You will coordinate daily schedules, monitor activities, and develop routing solutions to improve efficiency and service.

The role requires at least 2 years in transportation/distribution, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency with Word/Excel.