Sr. Coordinator, Transportation

US Foods; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Livermore, CA is seeking a Sr Coordinator, Transportation to support transportation and logistics, handling clerical tasks and managing backhaul functions to improve efficiency.

You will use Excel and other systems to generate reports, track metrics, schedule deliveries, and coordinate with drivers and vendors. This role offers a structured schedule and opportunities to develop coordinating and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required (per CRT).
• Experience in warehouse administrative or clerical roles preferred, with logistics/transportation exposure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; customer service and telephone proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and resolve driver, sales rep, and customer issues; relay route updates to drivers.
• Use Excel and other systems to create, update, and distribute reports for transportation operations.
• Track and maintain transportation metrics and DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, and delivery windows.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Job description

Sr Coordinator, Transportation

Basic Purpose: The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will support the transportation and logistics functions by performing general clerical activities and managing the backhaul functions in the division. The Sr Coordinator, Transportation will work to optimize all transportation and logistics processes to create maximum efficiency.

Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Schedule may vary based on business needs)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation

• Answer incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative, and customer issues; communicate route updates to drivers
• Utilize systems (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc.) to create, update, and distribute reports supporting transportation operations
• Maintain and track transportation metrics (attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, trailer temp logs, route updates, etc.)
• Complete damages and shorts process, including vendor/driver communication and documentation
• Support training and development of junior clerical teammates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Backhaul and Logistics

• Communicate key updates to support backhaul and transportation operations (arrival times, scheduling, service updates, delivery issues, etc.)
• Coordinate pickup appointments for backhaul orders and vendors
• Optimize routing and scheduling to minimize cost while maintaining compliance
• Complete all necessary paperwork and ensure accurate communication of logistics information
• Research new backhaul opportunities to improve efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervision: N/A

Relationships

• Internal: Operations, transportation, warehouse personnel, drivers
• External: Vendors

Work is performed in an office environment with occasional exposure to warehouse conditions, including cooler/freezer areas with temperatures as low as -5°F.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of warehouse administrative or clerical experience; Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent customer service and telephone skills; Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail; Intermediate computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); Ability to independently solve problems of moderate scope; Strong teamwork skills
• Education: High school diploma or GED/equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations
• Familiarity with geographic delivery area
• Systems Experience: Preferred Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic

Physical Qualifications

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting / Carrying: 1–50 lbs: Occasionally; 51+ lbs: Not required
• Other Activities: Push/Pull: Occasionally; Climb/Balance: Occasionally; Stoop/Squat/Kneel/Bend: Occasionally; Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently; Grasp/Manipulate Objects: Frequently; Manual Dexterity (typing, office equipment): Frequently

Compensation

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $28.00 and $30.00 per hour. This role will also receive: Overtime compensation.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $24 - $37.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

To review available benefits, please visit: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

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US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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