Sr Transportation Coordinator AM Shift

usfoods; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; 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 is seeking a Sr Coordinator, Transportation to support transportation and logistics, manage backhaul functions, and optimize processes for maximum efficiency. The role includes scheduling, reporting, and coordinating with drivers and vendors.

The position requires three years of warehouse admin/clerical experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel and logistics systems. Eligible candidates will work in an office setting with potential exposure to warehouse conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum three 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 calls to resolve driver, sales rep, and customer issues; relay route updates.
• Create, update, and distribute reports supporting transportation operations.
• Maintain transportation metrics and backhaul spreadsheets.
• Coordinate backhaul orders and vendor communications.
• Support training of junior clerical teammates.

Skills

MS Excel

Omnitracs

Tandem

Kronos

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

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.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 3am - 1pm

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

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

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
  
  

Benefits:

• health insurance


• pre-tax spending accounts


• retirement benefits


• paid time off


• short-term and long-term disability


• employee stock purchase plan


• 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.

The expected base rate for this role is between $25.00 and $25.00 per hour.

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

EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status