Traffic Coordinator

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mays Chemical, a Ravago Company, is seeking a Traffic Coordinator at the Indianapolis facility. You will schedule internal and external shipments, notify internal customers of ETAs, and determine routing with onsite 3PL/TMS partners. The role includes export/import duties as needed.

Requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, IATA/IMDG/49 CFR certifications, 2+ years in logistics, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. This position reports to the Traffic Team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of logistics/traffic experience.
• Must hold IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR certifications.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orders with the Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving and Traffic Team to plan for timely deliveries for internal and external customers.
• Backup support to Traffic/Fleet Manager.
• Process Collect and 3rd party Collect shipments for the 71st Street and Greenwood facilities.
• Ensure warehouse team has all necessary documentation to complete orders.
• Support in coordinating and scheduling plan Bulk Tanker freight for internal and external customers.
• Provide timely updates to internal customers when requested or needed.
• Communicate with corresponding departments on order changes, shipment delays, claims, etc.
• Perform back up duties to Import/Export (Collect & Third Party Collect) as needed.
• Stay up to date on any new regulatory changes and notify manager of any changes.
• Cross train with onsite 3PL on TMS system for potential emergency situations.
• Must have basic knowledge of existing and emerging legislation concerning transportation.
• Ability to negotiate price and service issues for all modes of transportation carrier contracts and to determine the appropriate transportation mode to be utilized is essential.
• Ability to learn and schedule bulk freight transportation.
• Experience working with carriers in scheduling freight both inbound and outbound.
• Ability to learn Transportation Management Systems and input information correctly and timely.
• Practices the principles of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement under the GFSI guidelines.
• Any other duties/responsibilities as defined by management.
• Successfully assigns/prioritizes workload within tight deadline constraints and works effectively under pressure.
• Ensures trucks scheduled on time at best/most cost-effective price/meeting customer specifications.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IATA certification

IMDG certification

49 CFR certification

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

Mays Chemical, a Ravago Company, is currently recruiting for a Traffic Coordinator based out of the Indianapolis facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for: Scheduling of internal and external shipments, notifying the internal customers of ETA dates. Determines routing and method of transportation by consulting with onsite 3PL/TMS partners of tariff manuals and railroad/airline/trucking schedules. Assist in performing Export/Import duties as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates orders (Collect/Third Party Collect) with the Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving and the Traffic Team to plan for timely deliveries for internal and external customers.
• Backup Support to Traffic/Fleet Mgr.
• Process Collect and 3rd party Collect shipments for the 71st Street and Greenwood facilities.
• Ensure warehouse team has all necessary documentation to complete orders.
• Support in coordinating and scheduling plan Bulk Tanker freight for internal and external customers.
• Provide timely updates to internal customers when requested or needed.
• Communicate with corresponding departments on order changes, shipment delays, claims, etc.
• Perform back up duties to Import/Export (Collect & Third Party Collect) as needed.
• Stay up to date on any new regulatory changes and notify manager of any changes.
• Cross train with onsite 3PL on TMS system for potential emergency situations.
• Must have basic knowledge of existing and emerging legislation concerning transportation.
• Ability to negotiate price and service issues for all modes of transportation carrier contracts and to determine the appropriate transportation mode to be utilized is essential.
• Ability to learn and schedule bulk freight transportation.
• Experience working with carriers in scheduling freight both inbound and outbound.
• Ability to learn Transportation Management Systems and input information correctly and timely.
• Practices the principles of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement under the GFSI guidelines.
• Any other duties/responsibilities as defined by management.
• Successfully assigns/prioritizes workload within tight deadline constraints and works effectively under pressure.
• Ensures trucks scheduled on time at best/most cost-effective price/meeting customer
• specifications.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have the following certifications IATA (Air, recurrent training required every 24 months), IMDG (Ocean, recurrent training required every' three years) & 49 CFR (Ground Transportation, recurrent training is required every three years).
• 2 + years' experience in a logistics/traffic environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications-Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as ability to exercise diplomacy/build rapport with customers/carriers.
• Works effectively with all levels of management, internal customers, suppliers, carriers, and company personnel.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem identification/resolution skills.
• Confidential; understanding business implications of decisions.
• Demonstrate initiative and diligent work ethics.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, self-directed with attention to detail/accuracy.
• Ability to work independently

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.