Job DetailsJob Location: Grapevine (4051),TX - Grapevine, TX 76051Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Strategy - Planning
The Traffic Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative oversight of shipments and associated traffic invoicing processes throughout the systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.
Daily Responsibilities - % of Job 90%
- Oversee shipments from beginning of process to end.
- Quote shipment costs to customers and Account Managers.
- Book shipments with carriers, scheduling pickups and deliveries when necessary.
- Interact professionally with carrier sales representatives and freight customers.
- Assist with cargo claims; filing, providing information, and updating customer information.
- Assist with invoice discrepancies; research quote history, accessorial request, etc.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transportation.
- Create policies and procedures to govern logistic activities.
- Negotiate transportation rates or services and execute agreements with carriers.
- Understand, develop, and update work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Warehouse Efficiencies - % of Job 5%
- Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communications at all levels.
- Keeps warehouse organized and clean at all times.
Team Building/Leadership - % of Job 5%
- Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the companys culture.
- Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.
QualificationsEducation and/or Experience
- Requires minimum of Associates degree in logistics or related field.
- Requires minimum of 3 years experience or equivalent in logistics. Transportation or logistics coordinator preferred.
- Must be fluent in Microsoft Office programs.
Essential Skills:
- Must be able to multi-task; have an entrepreneurial attitude; have good problem solving skills.
- Must be detail oriented with a strong work ethic and desire for professional growth.
- Requires ability to assess data and performance trends for opportunities and/or improvement.
- Must be able to perform basic statistical data analysis.
- Must have the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with customers and employees.
- Requires ability to make decisions in a timely, professional manner.
Competencies:
- Shows determination to achieve excellent results
- Finds better ways
- Demands top performance
- Inspires commitment
Working Conditions
- Must be able to tolerate moderate to high noise levels in a warehouse environment.
- Office and outside environmental conditions found in the warehouse, hot in the summer, cold in the winter.
- Individuals may need to walk for an extensive period of time while working and walking the facilities; to reach over shoulder heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
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