Sr. Coordinator, Transportation

US Foods

Perth Amboy (NJ)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 51,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Sr Coordinator, Transportation to support transportation and logistics operations, optimize processes, and handle backhaul activities. The role involves clerical duties, driver communications, and report generation using Excel and logistics software.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in warehouse admin/clerical roles with logistics exposure, strong communication, and teamwork. Monday–Friday work in a office/warehouse environment with variable hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position.
Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required.

Responsibilities

Support transportation and backhaul operations, coordinating scheduling and reporting.
Communicate route updates to drivers, vendors, and internal teams.
Use software tools to generate reports, DVIRs, and backhaul metrics.
Assist in training junior clerical teammates and handle standard duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Math skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

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.

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Main Ingredients of the Job

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to transportation, and/or logistics and backhaul functions.

Transportation:

Answer all incoming calls to resolve driver, sales representative and customer issues as needed. Communicate with drivers any updates to their routes.
Utilize software (MS Excel, Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, etc) to create, update, and communicate various reports and files for proper transportation functioning. Examples include attendance, DVIRs, backhaul spreadsheets, delivery window dispatch, driver key log, trailer temp log, transportation route update, network update, and other transportation metrics.
Complete the damages and shorts process by notifying vendors and drivers to find a resolution. Complete associated paperwork involved in damages and shorts.
Support in training and developing junior clerical teammates.
Other duties as assigned by manager.

Backhaul and Logistics:

Communicate key information to the proper recipient to support backhaul and transportation operations (including, but not limited to, the arrival of backhauls, daily dispatch information, backhaul scheduling/rescheduling, service updates to Omnitracs, abnormalities/delivery issues, etc).
Coordinate logistics by scheduling pick up appointments for backhaul orders and vendors for the division. Optimize the pick‑up and delivery of all inbound backhauls considering all restrictions while minimizing cost and ensuring compliance. Complete all necessary paperwork for proper logistics functioning and communicate backhaul and logistic information when necessary.
Research new backhaul opportunities with buyers and replenishment managers to maximize efficiency in the division.
Other duties as assigned by manager.

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 $26-28/hr.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

SHIFT

Monday-Friday 6am-4pm

SUPERVISION

RELATIONSHIPS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work will take place at a desk in an office environment but may occasionally require work in normal warehouse environments including cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as -5 degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

Related Experience/Requirements:

Minimum three years of experience in warehouse administrative or clerical position. Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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 programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Problem solving and critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems of intermediate scope.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support others in the department and division.

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service Regulations.
Knowledge of our geographic delivery area.

Certifications/Training

Experience with Omnitracs, Tandem, Kronos, XATA, Manhattan, PowerDock, Airclic preferred.

Physical Qualifications

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: STAND OCCASIONALLY, WALK OCCASIONALLY, DRIVE VEHICLE N/A, SIT FREQUENTLY, LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY, 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY, 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY, 51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A, Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A, CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY, 11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY, 21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY, 51-100 lbs (Heavy) N/A, Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/A, PUSH/PULL*1 OCCASIONALLY, CLIMB/BALANCE*2 OCCASIONALLY, STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY, KNEEL OCCASIONALLY, BEND OCCASIONALLY, REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY, TWIST OCCASIONALLY, GRASP OBJECTS*3 FREQUENTLY, MANIPULATE OBJECTS*4 FREQUENTLY, MANUAL DEXTERITY*5 FREQUENTLY.
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER.

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