Senior Logistics & Transportation Coordinator

Smart Foodservice Stores; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a Sr Coordinator, Transportation to support transportation and logistics by performing clerical tasks and managing backhaul functions. The role aims to optimize processes for maximum efficiency and involves coordinating routes, scheduling pickups, and reporting metrics.

The position requires three years of related experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office and logistics software. Office-based with potential warehouse exposure.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent telephone and customer service ability.
• Ability to manage multiple functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Problem solving and critical thinking to independently resolve intermediate scope issues.
• Strong teamwork skills to support others in the department and division.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include but are in transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions.
• Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors.
• Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support operations.
• Research new backhaul opportunities to maximize efficiency.
• Assist in training and developing junior clerical teammates.

Skills

Communication

Phone skills

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Job description

Smart Foodservice Stores is seeking a Sr Coordinator, Transportation to support transportation and logistics by performing clerical tasks and managing backhaul functions. The role aims to optimize processes for maximum efficiency and involves coordinating routes, scheduling pickups, and reporting metrics.

The position requires three years of related experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office and logistics software. Office-based with potential warehouse exposure.