Sr. Transportation Coordinator

US Foods; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Sr Coordinator, Transportation to support transportation and logistics by handling general clerical tasks and backhaul management, aiming to optimize processes for maximum efficiency.

The role requires experience in transportation operations, proficiency with MS Excel and logistics systems, and strong communication. Work schedule is Sunday–Thursday evenings; base pay is $25 per hour with benefits typical to the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Minimum three (3) years of warehouse administrative or clerical experience.
• Prior logistics, transportation, and/or warehouse experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Math skills

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

XATA

Manhattan

PowerDock

Airclic

Job description

Salary: $25/hour or more based on experience - Paid Weekly

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 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

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

Work Environment

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

• 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 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 $25.00 and $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

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.

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

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 $19 - $30

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