Logistics Traffic Coordinator: Freight Scheduling

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mays Chemical, a Ravago Company, is seeking a Traffic Coordinator at the Indianapolis facility. You will schedule internal and external shipments, notify internal customers of ETAs, and determine routing with onsite 3PL/TMS partners. The role includes export/import duties as needed.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, IATA/IMDG/49 CFR certifications, 2+ years in logistics, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. This position reports to the Traffic Team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of logistics/traffic experience.
• Must hold IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR certifications.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orders with the Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving and Traffic Team to plan for timely deliveries for internal and external customers.
• Backup support to Traffic/Fleet Manager.
• Process Collect and 3rd party Collect shipments for the 71st Street and Greenwood facilities.
• Ensure warehouse team has all necessary documentation to complete orders.
• Support in coordinating and scheduling plan Bulk Tanker freight for internal and external customers.
• Provide timely updates to internal customers when requested or needed.
• Communicate with corresponding departments on order changes, shipment delays, claims, etc.
• Perform back up duties to Import/Export (Collect & Third Party Collect) as needed.
• Stay up to date on any new regulatory changes and notify manager of any changes.
• Cross train with onsite 3PL on TMS system for potential emergency situations.
• Must have basic knowledge of existing and emerging legislation concerning transportation.
• Ability to negotiate price and service issues for all modes of transportation carrier contracts and to determine the appropriate transportation mode to be utilized is essential.
• Ability to learn and schedule bulk freight transportation.
• Experience working with carriers in scheduling freight both inbound and outbound.
• Ability to learn Transportation Management Systems and input information correctly and timely.
• Practices the principles of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement under the GFSI guidelines.
• Any other duties/responsibilities as defined by management.
• Successfully assigns/prioritizes workload within tight deadline constraints and works effectively under pressure.
• Ensures trucks scheduled on time at best/most cost-effective price/meeting customer specifications.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IATA certification

IMDG certification

49 CFR certification

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

Mays Chemical, a Ravago Company, is seeking a Traffic Coordinator at the Indianapolis facility. You will schedule internal and external shipments, notify internal customers of ETAs, and determine routing with onsite 3PL/TMS partners. The role includes export/import duties as needed.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, IATA/IMDG/49 CFR certifications, 2+ years in logistics, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. This position reports to the Traffic Team.