Dynamic Transportation Coordinator - Fast-Paced Logistics

Simon & Schuster; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Transportation Coordinator for our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN, to support the Transportation Department. You will review outbound volumes, coordinate with carriers, and ensure accurate paperwork for domestic and international orders.

The role requires 2+ years in warehouse or transportation, proficient MS Office skills, and strong communication. Overtime may be necessary; 2nd shift hours are 3:30pm - Midnight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Warehouse Operations or Transportation environment.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Access, Excel, Word, Office, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and be flexible.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments independently.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Ability to organize, evaluate and execute opportunities with Simon & Schuster.

Responsibilities

• Review daily outbound waves to determine required trucks, carriers and delivery appointments.
• Ensure domestic and international outbound orders are processed with accurate paperwork.
• Monitor and communicate status of urgent orders and backorders.
• Coordinate with Operations and carriers to execute daily plans and schedules.
• Maximize trailer loads with LTL carriers based on delivery dates and shipping schedules.
• Review routes for potential carrier changes to improve freight efficiency.
• Handle daily exception reporting from carriers and advise Transportation Manager as needed.
• Extract data from WM/database for equipment and load planning.
• Create and modify MS Access ad hoc reports.
• Communicate with carriers, dispatch, drivers and internal staff.
• Coordinate complete closing of all outbound orders in WM.
• Monitor daily open suspense reports and coordinate action resolution.
• Support team with customer websites, especially Amazon.
• Interact with Customer Service on order exceptions and transportation inquiries.
• Perform transportation office tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced work style

Education

2+ years of warehouse/transportation experience

Tools

MS Access

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Office Suite

Job description

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Transportation Coordinator for our Distribution Center in Jackson, TN, to support the Transportation Department. You will review outbound volumes, coordinate with carriers, and ensure accurate paperwork for domestic and international orders.

The role requires 2+ years in warehouse or transportation, proficient MS Office skills, and strong communication. Overtime may be necessary; 2nd shift hours are 3:30pm - Midnight.